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Opial Family History

Opial 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: Opsal, Opal, Pal, Oriol, Dial, Pill, Vial, Gopal, Opdahl, Oppel

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Where is the Opial family from?

You can see how Opial families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opial family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Opial family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Opial's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Opial families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opial 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 16 census records available for the last name Opial. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opial 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Opial. 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 34 military records available for the last name Opial. For the veterans among your Opial ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opial lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Opial life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Opial in 1967 was 85, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opial 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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