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Opperwall Family History

Opperwall 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: Oppermann, Coppernoll, Overall, Opperman, Piersall, Persall

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Where is the Opperwall family from?

You can see how Opperwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opperwall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Opperwall family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Opperwall's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Opperwall families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Opperwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opperwall 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 Opperwall. 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 65 military records available for the last name Opperwall. For the veterans among your Opperwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opperwall lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Opperwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Opperwall in 1980 was 74, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opperwall 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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