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Oper Family History

Oper Name 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: Over, Ober, Oder, Koper, Ozer, Roper, Oser, Soper, Omer, Opper

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Where is the Oper family from?

You can see how Oper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Oper families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Oper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oper. 43% of Oper men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oper women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Oper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oper 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 Oper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Oper. For the veterans among your Oper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oper in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

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