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Opris Family History

Opris 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: Orris, Oris, Boris, Morris, April, Paris, Prim, Orio, Idris, Norris

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Where is the Opris family from?

You can see how Opris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Opris families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Opris's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Opris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opris 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 147 census records available for the last name Opris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opris 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Opris. 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 86 military records available for the last name Opris. For the veterans among your Opris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Opris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Opris in 1963 was 71, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opris 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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