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Oprita Family History

Oprita 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: Prata, Pritz, Rita, Kopriva, Arita, Pita, Oshita, Zurita, Morita

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Where is the Oprita family from?

You can see how Oprita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oprita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oprita family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oprita's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Oprita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oprita 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 26 census records available for the last name Oprita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oprita 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Oprita. 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 16 military records available for the last name Oprita. For the veterans among your Oprita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oprita lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Oprita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oprita in 1963 was 74, and 65 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oprita 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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