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Oparka Family History

Oparka 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: Opalka, Park, Ozark, Sarka, Spark, Obara, Para, Parra, Parsa, Palka

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Where is the Oparka family from?

You can see how Oparka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oparka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oparka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Oparka families living in Michigan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Oparka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oparka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oparka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oparka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oparka. 100% of Oparka men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Oparka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Oparka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oparka 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Oparka. 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 70 military records available for the last name Oparka. For the veterans among your Oparka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oparka lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Oparka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oparka in 1972 was 37, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oparka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oparka 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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