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Oppenheiser Family History

Oppenheiser 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, Emenheiser, Koppenhaver, Oppenlander

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Where is the Oppenheiser family from?

You can see how Oppenheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppenheiser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppenheiser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Oppenheiser families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oppenheiser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oppenheiser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppenheiser 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 58 census records available for the last name Oppenheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppenheiser 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Oppenheiser. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oppenheiser. For the veterans among your Oppenheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppenheiser lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Oppenheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oppenheiser in 1978 was 39, and 61 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppenheiser 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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