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Opits Family History

Opits 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: Opitz, Spitz, Pins, Spies, Pitt, Suits, Pitz, Pita, Apitz, Oris

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Where is the Opits family from?

You can see how Opits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opits family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Opits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Opits families living in Wisconsin Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Opits's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Opits families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opits 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 118 census records available for the last name Opits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opits 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Opits. 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 11 military records available for the last name Opits. For the veterans among your Opits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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