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Oprean Family History

Oprean 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: Crean, Pean, Spreen, Prehn, Aprea, Marean, Preas, Brean, Oprea, Pan

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Where is the Oprean family from?

You can see how Oprean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oprean family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oprean families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oprean's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Oprean families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Oprean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oprean 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Oprean. 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 104 military records available for the last name Oprean. For the veterans among your Oprean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oprean lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oprean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oprean in 1965 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oprean 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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