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Opanel Family History

Opanel 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: Spanel, Panek, Patel, Pagel, Okane, Oppel, Pane, Pantel, Opal, Pawel

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Where is the Opanel family from?

You can see how Opanel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opanel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Opanel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Opanel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Opanel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opanel 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 47 census records available for the last name Opanel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opanel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Opanel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Opanel. For the veterans among your Opanel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opanel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Opanel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Opanel in 1969 was 63, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opanel 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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