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Oepping Family History

Oepping 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: Poepping, Epping, Tipping, Oeding, Topping, Oetting, Copping, Kipping

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Where is the Oepping family from?

You can see how Oepping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oepping family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oepping families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oepping's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Oepping families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oepping surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Oepping family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Oepping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oepping 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Oepping. 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 15 military records available for the last name Oepping. For the veterans among your Oepping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oepping lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Oepping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oepping in 1965 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oepping 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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