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Opl Family History

Opl 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: Ohl, Opp, Opal, Opel, Pu, Ott, Gal, Kopp, Sol, Kil

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Where is the Opl family from?

You can see how Opl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Opl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Opl family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Opl's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Opl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opl 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 88 census records available for the last name Opl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opl 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Opl. 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 Opl. For the veterans among your Opl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opl lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Opl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Opl in 1976 was 58, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opl 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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