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Opelski Family History

Opelski 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: Bielski, Topolski, Sielski, Polski, Oleski, Koperski, Olenski

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Where is the Opelski family from?

You can see how Opelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Opelski family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Opelski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Opelski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opelski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Opelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opelski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Opelski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Opelski. For the veterans among your Opelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opelski lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Opelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Opelski in 1978 was 85, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opelski 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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