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Opatowsky Family History

Opatowsky 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: Ulatowski, Potosky, Ostrowsky, Sadowsky, Orlowsky, Janowsky, Makowsky

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Where is the Opatowsky family from?

You can see how Opatowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opatowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Opatowsky family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Opatowsky's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Opatowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opatowsky 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 Opatowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manufsales Luggage Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opatowsky. 100% of Opatowsky men worked as a Manufsales Luggage Owner.

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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

  • Manufsales Luggage Owner
    100%

What Opatowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Opatowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opatowsky 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Opatowsky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Opatowsky. For the veterans among your Opatowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opatowsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Opatowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Opatowsky in 1960 was 56, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opatowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opatowsky 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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