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Opperheim Family History

Opperheim 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, Opheim, Preheim, Oppenheimer, Oppermann, Wertheim, Nesheim

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Where is the Opperheim family from?

You can see how Opperheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opperheim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Opperheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Opperheim families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Opperheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Opperheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opperheim 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 83 census records available for the last name Opperheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opperheim 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Opperheim. 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 4 military records available for the last name Opperheim. For the veterans among your Opperheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opperheim lifespan?

Average Opperheim life expectancy in 1963 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opperheim 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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