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Opman Family History

Opman 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: Osman, Oman, Orman, Hopman, Oxman, Olman, Kopman, Ohman, Pan, Norman

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Where is the Opman family from?

You can see how Opman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Opman families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Opman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Opman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opman 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 Opman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opman. 100% of Opman women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Opman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Opman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opman 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Opman. 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 53 military records available for the last name Opman. For the veterans among your Opman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Opman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Opman in 1966 was 82, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opman 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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