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Opat Family History

Opat Surname Meaning

Czech and Croatian; Slovak (also Opát): from Czech and Croatian opat Slovak opát ‘abbot’ a metonymic occupational name for someone in the service of an abbot or possibly a nickname for someone who gave himself airs and graces like an abbot.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Opat family from?

You can see how Opat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Opat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Opat family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Opat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Opat families in 1840.
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What did your Opat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Opat. 20% of Opat men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Opat women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Opat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opat 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Opat. 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 276 military records available for the last name Opat. For the veterans among your Opat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Opat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Opat in 1963 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opat 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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