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Opper Family History

Opper Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Obrecht composed of the elements aud ‘wealth’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

German (Hesse): probably a variant of Oppermann.

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


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Where is the Opper family from?

You can see how Opper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Opper families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Opper families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Opper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Opper families in 1891.
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What did your Opper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Opper. 50% of Opper men worked as a Window Cleaner and 100% of Opper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Window Cleaner
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Opper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opper 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Opper. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Opper. For the veterans among your Opper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opper lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Opper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Opper in 1954 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opper 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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