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Oplin Family History

Oplin 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: Olin, Koplin, Ohlin, Orlin, Coplin, Joplin, Eplin, Aplin, Poplin

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Where is the Oplin family from?

You can see how Oplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oplin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oplin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Oplin families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Oplin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Oplin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Oplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oplin 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 Oplin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Oplin. For the veterans among your Oplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oplin lifespan?

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