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Oppert Family History

Oppert 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, Oppelt, Eppert, Hoppert, Poppert, Kopper, Hopper, Copper

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Where is the Oppert family from?

You can see how Oppert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Oppert families living in Alabama. This was about 46% of all the recorded Oppert's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Oppert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oppert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oppert. 80% of Oppert men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    80%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Oppert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Oppert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppert 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Oppert. 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 197 military records available for the last name Oppert. For the veterans among your Oppert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Oppert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Oppert in 1960 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oppert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppert 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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