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Origins of the Opitz surname

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About the Opitzes

We have a total number of 160 records for people with the last name Opitz.

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Where do most Opitzes live?

In 1921, most Opitzes lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Opitzes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 39 records for the Opitz surname. The oldest one dates back to 1941.

Who were Opitzes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Opitzes.

What are the most common Opitz first names?

  • John
  • Henry
  • Anna
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Opitz family members

Common jobs for Opitzes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Opitzes in 1921
Printers Compositor

1

Sales Clerks

1

Typist

1

Common Male occupations for Opitzes in 1921
Elevator Operators

3

Merchant

3

Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

3

Cotton Farmers

2

Farm Hands

2

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