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Opiary Family History

Opiary 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: Peary, Pay, Geary, Spire, Pear, Spier, Park, Spry, Guidry, Peart

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Where is the Opiary family from?

You can see how Opiary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opiary family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Opiary family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Opiary's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Opiary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opiary 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 Opiary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opiary. 100% of Opiary 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 Opiary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Opiary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opiary 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Opiary. 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 24 military records available for the last name Opiary. For the veterans among your Opiary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opiary lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Opiary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Opiary in 1974 was 57, and 97 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opiary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opiary 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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