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Opher Family History

Opher 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: Opper, Osher, Sopher, Copher, Opfer, Over, Oster, Usher, Ober, Otter

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Where is the Opher family from?

You can see how Opher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Opher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Opher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Opher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Opher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opher 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 Opher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Servant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Opher. 100% of Opher men worked as a Civil Servant and 100% of Opher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Civil Servant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Opher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Opher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opher 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Opher. 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 413 military records available for the last name Opher. For the veterans among your Opher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Opher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Opher in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opher 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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