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Oppman Family History

Oppman 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: Hoppman, Osman, Oman, Orman, Copeman, Oatman, Othman, Outman, Lipman

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Where is the Oppman family from?

You can see how Oppman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Oppman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Oppman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oppman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppman 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 Oppman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    43%
  • Tailor
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Oppman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Oppman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppman 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Oppman. 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 77 military records available for the last name Oppman. For the veterans among your Oppman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Oppman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Oppman in 1969 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oppman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppman 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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