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Wopata Family History

Wopata 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: Lopata, Ogata, Dolata, Zapata, Opatz, Vopat, Opat, Spata, Pata, Hata

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Where is the Wopata family from?

You can see how Wopata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wopata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wopata family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wopata's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wopata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wopata 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 Wopata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wopata. 100% of Wopata men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wopata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Wopata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wopata 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Wopata. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wopata. For the veterans among your Wopata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wopata lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Wopata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wopata in 1962 was 81, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wopata 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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