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Opalak Family History

Opalak 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: Pala, Polak, Ojala, Malak, Salak, Patak, Opal, Pelak, Palas, Opalka

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Where is the Opalak family from?

You can see how Opalak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opalak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Opalak family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Opalak's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Opalak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opalak 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 Opalak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Grocery Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Opalak. 100% of Opalak men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Opalak women worked as a Grocery Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Grocery Clerk
    100%

What Opalak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Opalak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opalak 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Opalak. 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 125 military records available for the last name Opalak. For the veterans among your Opalak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opalak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Opalak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Opalak in 1966 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opalak 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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