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Oprish Family History

Oprish 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: Krish, Drish, Borish, Barish, Orris, Popish, Rish, Oris, Larish

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Where is the Oprish family from?

You can see how Oprish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oprish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oprish family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oprish's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Oprish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oprish 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 55 census records available for the last name Oprish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oprish 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Oprish. 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 44 military records available for the last name Oprish. For the veterans among your Oprish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oprish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Oprish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Oprish in 1971 was 35, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oprish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oprish 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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