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Oppenheime Family History

Oppenheime 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: Oppenheim, Oppenheimer, Opheim, Gegenheimer, Bodenheimer, Rosenheim

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Where is the Oppenheime family from?

You can see how Oppenheime families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppenheime family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppenheime families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oppenheime families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Oppenheime's in USA. California had the highest population of Oppenheime families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppenheime 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 64 census records available for the last name Oppenheime. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppenheime 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Oppenheime. 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 7 military records available for the last name Oppenheime. For the veterans among your Oppenheime ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppenheime lifespan?

Between 1943 and 1983, in the United States, Oppenheime life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oppenheime in 1943 was 36, and 58 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppenheime 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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