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Oppey Family History

Oppey 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: Oppel, Opper, Oppy, Kopper, Koppel, Appel, Hopper, Onley, Hoppe

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Where is the Oppey family from?

You can see how Oppey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oppey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oppey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oppey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppey 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 159 census records available for the last name Oppey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Oppey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oppey. For the veterans among your Oppey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Oppey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oppey in 1979 was 63, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppey 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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