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Oporka Family History

Oporka 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: Opolka, Polka, Porta, Opalka, Gorka, Hovorka, Oprea, York, Port, Mora

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Where is the Oporka family from?

You can see how Oporka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oporka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oporka family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oporka's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Oporka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Oporka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oporka 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oporka. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oporka. For the veterans among your Oporka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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