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Oppa Family History

Oppa 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: Opp, Coppa, Poppa, Hoppa, Koppa, Oppy, Kopp, Papa, Apa, Popp

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Where is the Oppa family from?

You can see how Oppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oppa families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Oppa's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oppa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Oppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppa 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Oppa. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oppa. For the veterans among your Oppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppa lifespan?

Average Oppa life expectancy in 1993 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppa 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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