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Oppewal Family History

Oppewal 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: Oppel, Koppel, Appel, Spiewak, Opsal, Oppegard, Toppel, Plewa, Opal

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Where is the Oppewal family from?

You can see how Oppewal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppewal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oppewal family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oppewal's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Oppewal families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Oppewal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppewal 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Oppewal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Oppewal. For the veterans among your Oppewal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppewal lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Oppewal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oppewal in 1976 was 88, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppewal 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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