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Opalewski Family History

Opalewski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from Opalewo in Lubusz Voivodeship.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Opalewski family from?

You can see how Opalewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opalewski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opalewski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Opalewski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Opalewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Opalewski families in 1880.
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What did your Opalewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Opalewski. 67% of Opalewski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Opalewski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Opalewski were Assembler and Cigar Maker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Assembler
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housemaid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Cigar Maker
    25%

What Opalewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Opalewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opalewski 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Opalewski. 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 114 military records available for the last name Opalewski. For the veterans among your Opalewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opalewski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Opalewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Opalewski in 1963 was 91, and 92 in 2004.

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