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Opeil Family History

Opeil 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: Peil, Opel, April, Peel, Keil, Pei, Feil, Pell, Kopel, Reil

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Where is the Opeil family from?

You can see how Opeil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opeil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Opeil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Opeil family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Opeil's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Opeil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opeil 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 Opeil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opeil. 100% of Opeil men 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Opeil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Opeil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opeil 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Opeil. 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 42 military records available for the last name Opeil. For the veterans among your Opeil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opeil lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Opeil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Opeil in 1966 was 62, and 63 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opeil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opeil 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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