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Oppelt Family History

Oppelt Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Otbald or Otbold composed of the ancient Germanic elements ōd ‘possession’ + bald ‘brave’.

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


Similar surnames: Oppel, Opper, Appelt, Happel, Reppert, Obert, Opp, Poppel, Eppert

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Where is the Oppelt family from?

You can see how Oppelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppelt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oppelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Oppelt families living in Sussex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Oppelt's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Oppelt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oppelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oppelt. 15% of Oppelt men worked as a Clerk and 17% of Oppelt women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oppelt were Inspector and Waitress. .

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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

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Inspector
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oppelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppelt 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Oppelt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Oppelt. For the veterans among your Oppelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppelt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Oppelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oppelt in 1958 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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