This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Opolka family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Opolka Family History

Opolka Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Opiołka a nickname from Old Polish opiołka ‘weed torn up by the roots’ thus an occupational name for a plowman.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Opolka family from?

You can see how Opolka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opolka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Opolka families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Opolka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Opolka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opolka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Opolka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Opolka. 38% of Opolka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Opolka women worked as a Maid.

View Census Data for Opolka | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Bakers Helper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Opolka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Opolka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opolka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Opolka

Passenger Lists

There are 88 immigration records available for the last name Opolka. 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.

View all Opolka immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 215 military records available for the last name Opolka. For the veterans among your Opolka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Opolka military records

You've only scratched the surface of Opolka family history

Discover More

What is the average Opolka lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Opolka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Opolka in 1950 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opolka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opolka 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Opolka family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial