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Opferman Family History

Opferman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Opfermann: occupational name for a churchwarden, one who took the collection in church.

Middle High German opferman, a derivative of opfer(gilt) ‘donation’.

Compare North German Oppermann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Opferman family from?

You can see how Opferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opferman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Opferman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Opferman families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Opferman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Opferman families in 1891.
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What did your Opferman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opferman. 67% of Opferman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Trucking Gardener
    34%

What Opferman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Opferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opferman 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Opferman. 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 188 military records available for the last name Opferman. For the veterans among your Opferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opferman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Opferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Opferman in 1952 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opferman 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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