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Opra Family History

Opra 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: Opry, Oprea, Mura, Mora, Bara, Apa, Ort, Vara, Mira, Bora

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Where is the Opra family from?

You can see how Opra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Opra families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Opra families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Opra's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Opra families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opra 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 Opra ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Strander
    100%

What Opra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Opra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opra 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Opra. 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 35 military records available for the last name Opra. For the veterans among your Opra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Opra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Opra in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opra 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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