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Oppermann Surname Meaning

North German: occupational name for a churchwarden or sexton with particular reference to his task of taking the collection.

Middle Low German opperman from opper(gilt) ‘donation’ (oppern ‘to donate to sacrifice’ Late Latin operari) + man ‘man’.

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


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You can see how Oppermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppermann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Oppermann families living in Middlesex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Oppermann's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Oppermann families in 1891.
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What did your Oppermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oppermann. 100% of Oppermann 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Oppermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppermann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Oppermann. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Oppermann. For the veterans among your Oppermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppermann lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Oppermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oppermann in 1953 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppermann 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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