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Oppedisano Family History

Oppedisano Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name for someone from Oppido Mamertino in Reggio Calabria so named from Latin oppidum ‘fortified place stronghold’. The original settlement was destroyed by an earthquake in 1783; it was rebuilt on a site further south.

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


Similar surnames: Palmisano, Maisano, Montesano, Pisano, Pelican, Foppiano, Spaziano

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Where is the Oppedisano family from?

You can see how Oppedisano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppedisano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Oppedisano families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Oppedisano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oppedisano families in 1920.
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What did your Oppedisano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oppedisano. 34% of Oppedisano 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%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Shoemaker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Oppedisano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppedisano 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Oppedisano. 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 444 military records available for the last name Oppedisano. For the veterans among your Oppedisano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppedisano lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Oppedisano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oppedisano in 1940 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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