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Opolsky Family History

Opolsky 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: Polsky, Topolski, Wolsky, Opolka, Polski, Kolsky, Podolsky, Osofsky

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Where is the Opolsky family from?

You can see how Opolsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opolsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Opolsky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Opolsky families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Opolsky's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Opolsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opolsky 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 158 census records available for the last name Opolsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opolsky 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Opolsky. 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 44 military records available for the last name Opolsky. For the veterans among your Opolsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opolsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Opolsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Opolsky in 1967 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opolsky 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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