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Oppenhaim Family History

Oppenhaim 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: Oppenheim, Oppenheimer, Obenhaus, Koppenhaver, Appelhans, Opheim

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Where is the Oppenhaim family from?

You can see how Oppenhaim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppenhaim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oppenhaim family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oppenhaim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oppenhaim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppenhaim 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 37 census records available for the last name Oppenhaim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppenhaim 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Oppenhaim. 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 8 military records available for the last name Oppenhaim. For the veterans among your Oppenhaim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppenhaim lifespan?

Average Oppenhaim life expectancy in 1976 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppenhaim 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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