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Opperman Name Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for an assistant of the bricklayer or roadbuilder particularly by supplying (carrying) the bricks (raw materials). Dutch: variant of Offerman . Americanized form of German Oppermann .

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


Similar surnames: Opferman, Oppermann, Ockerman, Perman, Offerman, Appelman, Koppelman

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Where is the Opperman family from?

You can see how Opperman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opperman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Opperman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Opperman family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Opperman's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Opperman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opperman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Opperman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Opperman. 17% of Opperman men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Opperman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Opperman were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Secretary
    8%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Opperman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opperman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Opperman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Opperman. For the veterans among your Opperman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opperman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Opperman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Opperman in 1956 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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