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Opler Family History

Opler 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: Oyler, Ohler, Opper, Hopler, Oller, Osler, Oiler, Opfer, Epler, Oler

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Where is the Opler family from?

You can see how Opler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Opler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Opler family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Opler's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Opler families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Opler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opler. 100% of Opler men worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Opler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opler 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Opler. 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 67 military records available for the last name Opler. For the veterans among your Opler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opler lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Opler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Opler in 1949 was 50, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opler 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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