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Opphile Family History

Opphile 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: Apple, Copple, Pile, Oppel, Popple, Ohle, Pohle, Opie, Philo, Oppelt

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Where is the Opphile family from?

You can see how Opphile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opphile family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Opphile families living in Ohio. This was about 94% of all the recorded Opphile's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Opphile families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opphile 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 Opphile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opphile. 34% of Opphile men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Printer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Polisher
    23%

What Opphile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Opphile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opphile 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 Opphile. 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 154 military records available for the last name Opphile. For the veterans among your Opphile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opphile lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Opphile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Opphile in 1964 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opphile

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opphile 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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