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Oppliger Family History

Oppliger Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from the town Oppligen south of Bern.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oppliger family from?

You can see how Oppliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppliger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppliger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Oppliger families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oppliger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oppliger families in 1891.
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What did your Oppliger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oppliger. 55% of Oppliger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Engineer
    9%

What Oppliger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oppliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppliger 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Oppliger. 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 220 military records available for the last name Oppliger. For the veterans among your Oppliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppliger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oppliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oppliger in 1963 was 83, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppliger 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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