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Oplatka Family History

Oplatka Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Opalka, Latka, Plata, Platko, Laska, Plank, Platz, Plate, Platt

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Where is the Oplatka family from?

You can see how Oplatka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oplatka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oplatka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oplatka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oplatka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oplatka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oplatka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oplatka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Oplatka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oplatka 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Oplatka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Oplatka. For the veterans among your Oplatka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oplatka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Oplatka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oplatka in 1971 was 82, and 83 in 2001.

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