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Oppenlander Family History

Oppenlander Surname Meaning

German (Oppenländer): in the northwest a topographic name for someone from a higher or more southerly part of the country from Low German op ‘up on’ + land ‘land’ + the agent suffix -er.

In Württemberg, a topographic name from a field name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Oppenlander family from?

You can see how Oppenlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppenlander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppenlander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Oppenlander families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 16% of all the recorded Oppenlander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oppenlander families in 1880.
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What did your Oppenlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oppenlander. 39% of Oppenlander men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Oppenlander women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oppenlander were Janitor and Assembler.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Assembler
    40%

What Oppenlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oppenlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppenlander 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Oppenlander. 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 535 military records available for the last name Oppenlander. For the veterans among your Oppenlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppenlander lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Oppenlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oppenlander in 1959 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppenlander 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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