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Oprie Family History

Oprie 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: Opie, Marie, April, Prime, Price, Prim, Orio, Ore, Erie, Ori

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Where is the Oprie family from?

You can see how Oprie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oprie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oprie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Oprie families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oprie's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Oprie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oprie 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 55 census records available for the last name Oprie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oprie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oprie. 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 24 military records available for the last name Oprie. For the veterans among your Oprie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oprie lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Oprie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oprie in 1961 was 42, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oprie 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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