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Oppergaard Family History

Oppergaard 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: Oppegard, Overgaard, Ostergaard, Odegaard, Sondergaard, Ostergard

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Where is the Oppergaard family from?

You can see how Oppergaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppergaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oppergaard families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Oppergaard's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Oppergaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppergaard 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 39 census records available for the last name Oppergaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppergaard 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Oppergaard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oppergaard. For the veterans among your Oppergaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppergaard lifespan?

Average Oppergaard life expectancy in 1962 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppergaard 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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