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Opis Family History

Opis 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: Oris, Opie, Otis, Reis, Boris, Lis, Oss, Orio, Meis, Apps

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Where is the Opis family from?

You can see how Opis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Opis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Opis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Opis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Opis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opis 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 94 census records available for the last name Opis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opis 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Opis. 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 58 military records available for the last name Opis. For the veterans among your Opis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opis lifespan?

Average Opis life expectancy in 2000 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opis 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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