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Opatkiewicz Family History

Opatkiewicz 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: Paskiewicz, Pankiewicz, Waskiewicz, Frankiewicz, Staskiewicz

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Where is the Opatkiewicz family from?

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What did your Opatkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Opatkiewicz. 34% of Opatkiewicz men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Opatkiewicz women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Opatkiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Opatkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opatkiewicz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Opatkiewicz. 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 34 military records available for the last name Opatkiewicz. For the veterans among your Opatkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opatkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Opatkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Opatkiewicz in 1965 was 42, and 60 in 2003.

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