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Opitek Family History

Opitek 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: Petek, Piatek, Patek, Witek, Ozimek, Opitz, Opie, Vitek, Sitek, Zitek

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opitek 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 10 census records available for the last name Opitek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opitek 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 Opitek. 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 5 military records available for the last name Opitek. For the veterans among your Opitek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opitek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Opitek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Opitek in 1971 was 81, and 81 in 1992.

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