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Opplin Family History

Opplin 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: Kopplin, Applin, Palin, Polin, Coppin, Olin, Caplin, Koplin, Asplin

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Where is the Opplin family from?

You can see how Opplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opplin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Opplin family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Opplin's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Opplin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opplin 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 Opplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opplin. 100% of Opplin women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Opplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opplin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Opplin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Opplin. For the veterans among your Opplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opplin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opplin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opplin

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