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Oppie Family History

Oppie 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: Opie, Apple, Coppin, Hoppe, Tippie, Copple, Opp, Oppel, Foppe, Empie

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Where is the Oppie family from?

You can see how Oppie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppie family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oppie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oppie family living in Flintshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oppie's in United Kingdom. Flintshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Oppie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oppie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oppie. 34% of Oppie men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Stockman
    23%
  • Farm Manager
    23%

What Oppie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Oppie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppie 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Oppie. 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 152 military records available for the last name Oppie. For the veterans among your Oppie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppie lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Oppie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oppie in 1949 was 33, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oppie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppie 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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