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Operle Family History

Operle 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: Oberle, Perle, Sperle, Pelle, Perla, Overly, Merle, Perl, Pere

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Where is the Operle family from?

You can see how Operle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Operle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Operle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Operle families living in Missouri. This was about 94% of all the recorded Operle's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Operle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Operle 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 155 census records available for the last name Operle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Operle 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Operle. 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 25 military records available for the last name Operle. For the veterans among your Operle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Operle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Operle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Operle in 1966 was 66, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Operle 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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