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Oppenhiemer Family History

Oppenhiemer 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: Oppenheimer, Koppenhaver, Oppenlander, Oppenheim, Misenhimer

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Where is the Oppenhiemer family from?

You can see how Oppenhiemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppenhiemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppenhiemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oppenhiemer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Oppenhiemer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oppenhiemer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Oppenhiemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppenhiemer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Oppenhiemer. 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 Oppenhiemer. For the veterans among your Oppenhiemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppenhiemer lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Oppenhiemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oppenhiemer in 1984 was 77, and 59 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppenhiemer 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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