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Opperude Family History

Opperude 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: Kopperud, Opper, Opperman, Prude, Kopper, Hopper, Spruce, Laprade

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Where is the Opperude family from?

You can see how Opperude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opperude family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Opperude families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Opperude's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Opperude families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Opperude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opperude 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Opperude. 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 military records available for the last name Opperude. For the veterans among your Opperude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opperude lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Opperude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Opperude in 1967 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opperude 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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