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Oppell Family History

Oppell 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: Oppel, Poppell, Appell, Oppelt, Oswell, Koppel, Appel, Pell, Orrell

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Where is the Oppell family from?

You can see how Oppell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oppell families living in Connecticut. This was about 30% of all the recorded Oppell's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Oppell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oppell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oppell. 100% of Oppell men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Oppell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppell 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Oppell. 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 762 military records available for the last name Oppell. For the veterans among your Oppell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Oppell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Oppell in 1977 was 92, and 90 in 1995.

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