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Opaul Family History

Opaul 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: Paul, Opal, Saul, Pal, Kaul, Aul, Maul, Faul, Paus, Gopal

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Where is the Opaul family from?

You can see how Opaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opaul family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Opaul families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Opaul families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Opaul's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Opaul families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Opaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opaul 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Opaul. 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 1 military records available for the last name Opaul. For the veterans among your Opaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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