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Opffer Family History

Opffer 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: Offer, Opfer, Offen, Duffer, Huffer, Coffer, Jaffer, Saffer, Hopfer

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Where is the Opffer family from?

You can see how Opffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Opffer families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Opffer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Opffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Opffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opffer 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Opffer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Opffer. For the veterans among your Opffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opffer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Opffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Opffer in 1980 was 83, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opffer 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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