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Opake Family History

Opake Surname 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: Otake, Pake, Spake, Pike, Pak, Blake, Drake, Pate, Paske, Brake

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Where is the Opake family from?

You can see how Opake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opake family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Opake families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Opake's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Opake families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Opake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opake 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Opake. 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 3 military records available for the last name Opake. For the veterans among your Opake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opake lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Opake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Opake in 1953 was 51, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opake ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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