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Opletal Family History

Opletal 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: Portal, Leal, Oppel, Opsal, Olstad, Pluta, Plewa, Opal, Olea, Kaleta

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Where is the Opletal family from?

You can see how Opletal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opletal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Opletal families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Opletal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Opletal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opletal 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 34 census records available for the last name Opletal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opletal 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Opletal. 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 31 military records available for the last name Opletal. For the veterans among your Opletal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opletal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Opletal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Opletal in 1968 was 56, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opletal 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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