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Openlander Family History

Openlander Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oppenlander, Oberlander, Sealander, Melander, Englander, Penland

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Where is the Openlander family from?

You can see how Openlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Openlander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Openlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Openlander family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Openlander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Openlander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Openlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Openlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Openlander. 50% of Openlander men worked as a Lawyer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Openlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Openlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Openlander census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Openlander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Openlander. For the veterans among your Openlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Openlander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Openlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Openlander in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Openlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Openlander ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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