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Opsata Family History

Opsata 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: Prata, Ogata, Opsal, Osada, Plata, Opatz, Opat, Lopata, Spata, Opsahl

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Where is the Opsata family from?

You can see how Opsata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opsata family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opsata families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Opsata families living in Minnesota. This was about 93% of all the recorded Opsata's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Opsata families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opsata 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 Opsata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter And Paperhanger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opsata. 60% of Opsata men worked as a Painter And Paperhanger.

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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

  • Painter And Paperhanger
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Opsata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Opsata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opsata 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Opsata. 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 32 military records available for the last name Opsata. For the veterans among your Opsata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opsata lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Opsata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Opsata in 1966 was 78, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opsata 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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