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Oppenhimer Family History

Oppenhimer 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, Oppenheim, Misenhimer, Oppenlander

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Where is the Oppenhimer family from?

You can see how Oppenhimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppenhimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppenhimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Oppenhimer families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Oppenhimer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oppenhimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppenhimer 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 Oppenhimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oppenhimer. 100% of Oppenhimer men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Oppenhimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Oppenhimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppenhimer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Oppenhimer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Oppenhimer. For the veterans among your Oppenhimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppenhimer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Oppenhimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oppenhimer in 1976 was 80, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oppenhimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppenhimer 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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