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Oppers Family History

Oppers 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: Opper, Eppers, Kopper, Hopper, Kappers, Capers, Copper, Popper, Oppel

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Oppers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppers 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Oppers. 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 27 military records available for the last name Oppers. For the veterans among your Oppers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppers lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Oppers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oppers in 1995 was 82, and 87 in 1997.

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