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Opilla Family History

Opilla 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: Pilla, Opiela, Pille, Villa, Palla, Pella, Spille, Pill, Spalla

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Where is the Opilla family from?

You can see how Opilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opilla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opilla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Opilla families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Opilla's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Opilla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opilla 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 57 census records available for the last name Opilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opilla 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Opilla. 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 Opilla. For the veterans among your Opilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opilla lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Opilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Opilla in 1974 was 91, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opilla 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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