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Oppett Family History

Oppett 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: Oppelt, Oppel, Puett, Pett, Opper, Plett, Doppelt, Cuppett, Appelt

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Where is the Oppett family from?

You can see how Oppett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oppett families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Oppett family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Oppett's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Oppett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Oppett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppett 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Oppett. 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 22 military records available for the last name Oppett. For the veterans among your Oppett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppett 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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