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Oppen Family History

Oppen 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: Oppel, Opper, Koppen, Poppen, Olsen, Offen, Osten, Kopper, Koppel

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Where is the Oppen family from?

You can see how Oppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Oppen families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Oppen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oppen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppen 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 Oppen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oppen. 100% of Oppen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Oppen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppen 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Oppen. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Oppen. For the veterans among your Oppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Oppen in 1962 was 68, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oppen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppen 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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