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Okopny Family History

Okopny Name 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: Pokorny, Okon, Koppy, Oborny, Kong, Kopp, Korn, Kopf, Kopec, Kon

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Where is the Okopny family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okopny 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 Okopny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Okopny. 100% of Okopny 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Okopny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okopny 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Okopny. 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 Okopny. For the veterans among your Okopny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okopny lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Okopny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Okopny in 1968 was 73, and 76 in 1999.

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