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Opplinger Family History

Opplinger 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: Oplinger, Oppliger, Coppinger, Oblinger, Ohlinger, Ripplinger

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Where is the Opplinger family from?

You can see how Opplinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opplinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opplinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Opplinger families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Opplinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Opplinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opplinger 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 Opplinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opplinger. 43% of Opplinger men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    43%
  • Farm Labor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Opplinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Opplinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opplinger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Opplinger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Opplinger. For the veterans among your Opplinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opplinger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Opplinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Opplinger in 1970 was 71, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opplinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opplinger 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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