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Opolinsky Family History

Opolinsky 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: Polinsky, Polansky, Polonsky, Dolinsky, Kolinsky, Polinski, Opalinski

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Where is the Opolinsky family from?

You can see how Opolinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opolinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Opolinsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Opolinsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Opolinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opolinsky 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 Opolinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Timber Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opolinsky. 100% of Opolinsky men worked as a Timber Man.

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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

  • Timber Man
    100%

What Opolinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Opolinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opolinsky 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Opolinsky. 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 19 military records available for the last name Opolinsky. For the veterans among your Opolinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opolinsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Opolinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Opolinsky in 1963 was 85, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opolinsky 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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