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Opolski Family History

Opolski 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: Topolski, Polski, Poleski, Podolski, Wolski, Zapolski, Osowski

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Where is the Opolski family from?

You can see how Opolski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opolski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Opolski family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Opolski's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Opolski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opolski 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 Opolski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opolski. 50% of Opolski 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
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

What Opolski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Opolski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opolski 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Opolski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 116 military records available for the last name Opolski. For the veterans among your Opolski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opolski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Opolski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Opolski in 1965 was 80, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opolski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opolski 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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