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Oppy Family History

Oppy Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Opie. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Oppy family from?

You can see how Oppy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oppy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Oppy families living in Cornwall. This was about 83% of all the recorded Oppy's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Oppy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppy 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 Oppy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oppy. 60% of Oppy 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
    60%
  • Domestic Duties
    40%

What Oppy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oppy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppy 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Oppy. 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 278 military records available for the last name Oppy. For the veterans among your Oppy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppy lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Oppy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oppy in 1954 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oppy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppy 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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