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Oropesa Family History

Oropesa Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Oropeza.

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


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Where is the Oropesa family from?

You can see how Oropesa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oropesa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oropesa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Oropesa families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Oropesa's in USA. California had the highest population of Oropesa families in 1880.
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What did your Oropesa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oropesa. 60% of Oropesa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Labrader
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oropesa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oropesa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oropesa. 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 133 military records available for the last name Oropesa. For the veterans among your Oropesa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oropesa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Oropesa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Oropesa in 1961 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oropesa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oropesa 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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