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Opre Family History

Opre 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: Ore, Opie, Opry, Oare, Oprea, Moore, Dore, Hare, Torre, More

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Where is the Opre family from?

You can see how Opre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Opre families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Opre's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Opre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Opre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opre. 100% of Opre 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 341 census records available for the last name Opre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opre 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Opre. 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 59 military records available for the last name Opre. For the veterans among your Opre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opre lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Opre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Opre in 1965 was 81, and 28 in 2004.

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