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Opay Family History

Opay 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: Pay, Opal, Opat, Opry, Oppy, May, Pan, Hay, Pak, Kay

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Where is the Opay family from?

You can see how Opay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Opay family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Opay's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Opay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opay 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 75 census records available for the last name Opay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opay 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Opay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Opay. For the veterans among your Opay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Opay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Opay in 1971 was 64, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opay 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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