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Opperlee Family History

Opperlee 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: Epperley, Epperly, Oppel, Oberle, Opper, Perley, Laperle, Oppelt

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Where is the Opperlee family from?

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

There are 23 census records available for the last name Opperlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opperlee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Opperlee. 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 17 military records available for the last name Opperlee. For the veterans among your Opperlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opperlee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Opperlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Opperlee in 1966 was 73, and 36 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opperlee 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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