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Opfer Family History

Opfer Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Opfer ‘sacrifice’.

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


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Where is the Opfer family from?

You can see how Opfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opfer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Opfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Opfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Opfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Opfer families in 1880.
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What did your Opfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Opfer. 31% of Opfer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Opfer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Opfer were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    17%
  • School Teacher
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Opfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opfer 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Opfer. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Opfer. For the veterans among your Opfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opfer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Opfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Opfer in 1960 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opfer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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