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Openshaw Family History

Openshaw Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Openshaw (Lancashire).

The placename derives from Old English open ‘open unenclosed’ + sceaga ‘small wood copse’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Openshaw family from?

You can see how Openshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Openshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Openshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Openshaw families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Openshaw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Openshaw families in 1911.
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What did your Openshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Openshaw. 50% of Openshaw men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Openshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Openshaw 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Openshaw. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Openshaw. For the veterans among your Openshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Openshaw lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Openshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Openshaw in 1950 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Openshaw 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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