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Opaska Family History

Opaska 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, Laska, Paske, Kraska, Pasha, Pasko, Gaska, Palka, Kaska

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Where is the Opaska family from?

You can see how Opaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opaska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Opaska family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Opaska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Opaska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opaska 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 41 census records available for the last name Opaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opaska 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Opaska. 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 29 military records available for the last name Opaska. For the veterans among your Opaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opaska lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Opaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Opaska in 1979 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opaska 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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