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Oplinger Family History

Oplinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Oppliger.

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


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Where is the Oplinger family from?

You can see how Oplinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oplinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oplinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Oplinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oplinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oplinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oplinger 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 Oplinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oplinger. 20% of Oplinger men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Oplinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oplinger were Miner and Laundress.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Laundress
    14%

What Oplinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oplinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oplinger 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Oplinger. 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 759 military records available for the last name Oplinger. For the veterans among your Oplinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oplinger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Oplinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oplinger in 1955 was 54, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oplinger 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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