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Oppenheimer Family History

Oppenheimer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Oppenheim (see Oppenheim).

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


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Where is the Oppenheimer family from?

You can see how Oppenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppenheimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oppenheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Oppenheimer families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Oppenheimer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oppenheimer families in 1891.
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What did your Oppenheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oppenheimer. 24% of Oppenheimer men worked as a None and 60% of Oppenheimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oppenheimer were Dramond Merchant and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • None
    24%
  • No Occupation
    24%
  • Refugee
    24%
  • Dramond Merchant
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • No Occupation
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Oppenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppenheimer 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Oppenheimer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Oppenheimer. For the veterans among your Oppenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppenheimer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Oppenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oppenheimer in 1954 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppenheimer 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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