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Opperman Family History

Opperman Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for an assistant of the bricklayer or roadbuilder particularly by supplying (carrying) the bricks (raw materials).

Dutch: variant of Offerman.

Americanized form of German Oppermann.

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


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Where is the Opperman family from?

You can see how Opperman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opperman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Opperman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Opperman families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Opperman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Opperman families in 1891.
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What did your Opperman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Opperman. 85% of Opperman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Wife Of Above
    16%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Opperman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opperman 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 Opperman. 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 Opperman. For the veterans among your Opperman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opperman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Opperman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Opperman in 1956 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opperman 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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