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Oppitz Family History

Oppitz 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: Opitz, Spitz, Pritz, Pitz, Apitz, Opatz, Oritz, Peitz, Platz, Fitz

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Where is the Oppitz family from?

You can see how Oppitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppitz families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Oppitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oppitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oppitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppitz 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 Oppitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oppitz. 100% of Oppitz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Oppitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Oppitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppitz 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Oppitz. 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 454 military records available for the last name Oppitz. For the veterans among your Oppitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppitz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Oppitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Oppitz in 1951 was 34, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oppitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppitz 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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