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Opalko Family History

Opalko 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: Palko, Opalka, Valko, Palo, Panko, Opal, Pasko, Palka, Walko, Opolka

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Where is the Opalko family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Opalko. 100% of Opalko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Opalko women worked as a House Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Opalko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Opalko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opalko 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Opalko. 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 36 military records available for the last name Opalko. For the veterans among your Opalko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opalko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Opalko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Opalko in 1967 was 55, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opalko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opalko 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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