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Opatka Family History

Opatka 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, Ogata, Patla, Latka, Palka, Opolka, Patoka, Opatz, Zapatka

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opatka 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 53 census records available for the last name Opatka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opatka 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Opatka. 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 32 military records available for the last name Opatka. For the veterans among your Opatka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opatka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Opatka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Opatka in 1969 was 80, and 72 in 2001.

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