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Operman Family History

Operman 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: Perman, Opferman, Overman, Opperman, Oberman, German, Berman, Orman

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Where is the Operman family from?

You can see how Operman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Operman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Operman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Operman families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Operman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Operman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Operman 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 Operman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Operman. 100% of Operman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Operman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Operman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Operman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Operman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Operman. For the veterans among your Operman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Operman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Operman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Operman in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Operman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Operman 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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