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Oppenheiner Family History

Oppenheiner 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: Oppenheimer, Oppenheim, Koppenhaver, Oppenlander, Appenzeller

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Where is the Oppenheiner family from?

You can see how Oppenheiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppenheiner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppenheiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oppenheiner families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oppenheiner's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Oppenheiner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Oppenheiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppenheiner 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Oppenheiner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Oppenheiner. For the veterans among your Oppenheiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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