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Opoku Family History

Opoku Surname Meaning

West African (Ghana): from an Akan male personal name of unexplained etymology. Compare Poku.

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


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There are 42 census records available for the last name Opoku. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opoku 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

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There are 12 military records available for the last name Opoku. For the veterans among your Opoku ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Opoku life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Opoku in 1988 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

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