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Opper Family History

Opper Name Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Obrecht composed of the elements aud ‘wealth’ + berht ‘bright famous’. German (Hesse): probably a variant of Oppermann .

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


Similar surnames: Oppel, Kopper, Omer, Popper, Hopper, Nopper, Opp, Osmer, Copper

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Where is the Opper family from?

You can see how Opper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Opper families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 43 Opper families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Opper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Opper families in 1911.
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What did your Opper ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Opper. 58% of Opper men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Opper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opper 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 Opper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Opper. For the veterans among your Opper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opper lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Opper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Opper in 1954 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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