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Opiela Family History

Opiela Surname Meaning

Polish: occupational name for a gardener from an agent derivative of opielać ‘to weed’.

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


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Where is the Opiela family from?

You can see how Opiela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opiela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opiela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Opiela families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Opiela's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Opiela families in 1880.
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What did your Opiela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opiela. 37% of Opiela 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

What Opiela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Opiela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opiela 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Opiela. 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 292 military records available for the last name Opiela. For the veterans among your Opiela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opiela lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Opiela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Opiela in 1954 was 34, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opiela 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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