Researching Ian Opperman
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 38 people with the Opperman surname? In that year Opperman was ranked number 3541 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Ian means "God is gracious" and is of Scottish origin.
Records of Ian Opperman on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Ian Opperman and the Opperman Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Opperman Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Opperman family tree.
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Opperman surname in the USA? Opperman is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Ian Opperman
Ian Opperman
Ian Opperman (born 27 March 1989) is a Namibian international cricketer who made his debut for the Namibian national team in 2012. He is an all-rounder who bowls right-arm off-spin and bats right-handed.
Opperman was born in Gobabis, in Namibia's Omaheke Region. He attended South Africa's North-West University, representing the university's cricket team. Opperman made his debut for the Namibian national team in January 2012, in the CSA Provincial Competitions. His international debut came two months later, at the 2012 World Twenty20 Qualifier in the United Arab Emirates. He appeared in all nine of his team's matches, but had little part to play, batting in only four innings and bowling only 3.1 overs across the tournament. Later in 2012, Opperman also appeared in Namibia's Intercontinental Cup and WCL Championship matches against Canada and Kenya.
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