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Oppenhamer Family History

Oppenhamer 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: Koppenhaver, Oppenheimer, Oppenlander, Copenhaver, Bodenhamer

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Where is the Oppenhamer family from?

You can see how Oppenhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppenhamer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oppenhamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Oppenhamer families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Oppenhamer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oppenhamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppenhamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oppenhamer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oppenhamer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Oppenhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppenhamer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oppenhamer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Oppenhamer. For the veterans among your Oppenhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppenhamer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Oppenhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oppenhamer in 1967 was 82, and 82 in 1986.

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