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Oppeneer Family History

Oppeneer 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: Penner, Pender, Coppinger, Spenner, Oppenheim, Capener, Opper

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Where is the Oppeneer family from?

You can see how Oppeneer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppeneer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppeneer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oppeneer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oppeneer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oppeneer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppeneer 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 171 census records available for the last name Oppeneer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppeneer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Oppeneer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Oppeneer. For the veterans among your Oppeneer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppeneer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oppeneer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oppeneer in 1964 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppeneer 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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