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Opry Family History

Opry Surname Meaning

Probably an Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ó Préith (see Pray).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Opry family from?

You can see how Opry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Opry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Opry family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Opry's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Opry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opry 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 Opry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Opry. 36% of Opry men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Opry women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Opry were New Worker and Employer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Employer
    40%

What Opry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Opry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opry 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Opry. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Opry. For the veterans among your Opry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opry lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Opry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Opry in 1952 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opry 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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