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Opatz Family History

Opatz Surname Meaning

German (of Slavic origin): occupational name for someone in the service of an abbot from Slavic opat ‘abbot’.

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


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Where is the Opatz family from?

You can see how Opatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opatz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Opatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Opatz family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Opatz's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Opatz families in 1891.
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What did your Opatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opatz. 59% of Opatz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Barber
    17%

What Opatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Opatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opatz 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Opatz. 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 160 military records available for the last name Opatz. For the veterans among your Opatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opatz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Opatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Opatz in 1962 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opatz 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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