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Oppenberg Family History

Oppenberg 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: Lowenberg, Osterberg, Oldenburg, Spielberg, Rosenberg, Oppenheim

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Where is the Oppenberg family from?

You can see how Oppenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Oppenberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oppenberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oppenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppenberg 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 98 census records available for the last name Oppenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppenberg 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Oppenberg. 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 45 military records available for the last name Oppenberg. For the veterans among your Oppenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oppenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oppenberg in 1963 was 66, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppenberg 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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