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Opolos Family History

Opolos 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: Poulos, Palos, Poos, Opolka, Polo, Poles, Pozos, Polus, Polis, Polon

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Opolos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opolos 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

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There are 3 military records available for the last name Opolos. For the veterans among your Opolos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Opolos life expectancy in 1963 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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