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Opas Family History

Opas 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: Kopas, Copas, Pas, Opal, Ogas, Oas, Opat, Pan, Pak, Jonas

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Where is the Opas family from?

You can see how Opas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Opas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Opas families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Opas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Opas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opas 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 Opas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Opas. 100% of Opas men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Opas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Opas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Opas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opas 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Opas. 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 69 military records available for the last name Opas. For the veterans among your Opas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Opas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Opas in 1963 was 57, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opas 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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