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Ospalek Family History

Ospalek 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: Salek, Palek, Spacek, Ostler, Sales, Sale, Oswald, Paley, Panek

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Where is the Ospalek family from?

You can see how Ospalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ospalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ospalek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ospalek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ospalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ospalek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ospalek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ospalek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Ospalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ospalek 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ospalek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ospalek. For the veterans among your Ospalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ospalek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ospalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ospalek in 1966 was 59, and 94 in 2001.

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