Origins of the Oppenheim surname
About the Oppenheims
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Interesting facts about Oppenheim
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Oppenheim surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Oppenheims most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Oppenheims.
What are the most common Oppenheim first names?
David
Harry
Sarah
Mary
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Common jobs for Oppenheims
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Oppenheims in 1921
Living On Own Means
7
Machinist
4
Private Means
4
Tailoress
4
Cook
2
Common male occupations for Oppenheims in 1921
Merchant
16
Commercial Traveller
8
Meat Salesman
7
Salespersons
7
Handelsmann
6
