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Oplatek Family History

Oplatek 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: Platek, Plate, Piatek, Patek, Plater, Placek, Plaster, Plank, Platz

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Where is the Oplatek family from?

You can see how Oplatek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oplatek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oplatek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oplatek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oplatek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oplatek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oplatek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Manager Export In The Glass Imitation Jewellers Trade was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oplatek. 100% of Oplatek men worked as a Manager Export In The Glass Imitation Jewellers Trade.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Manager Export In The Glass Imitation Jewellers Trade
    100%

What Oplatek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Oplatek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oplatek 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Oplatek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oplatek. For the veterans among your Oplatek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oplatek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Oplatek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oplatek in 1965 was 75, and 79 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oplatek 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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