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Opalenski Family History

Opalenski 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: Opalinski, Palinski, Zalenski, Olenski, Zaleski, Polanski, Poleski

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Where is the Opalenski family from?

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

What did your Opalenski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Opalenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opalenski 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Opalenski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Opalenski. For the veterans among your Opalenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opalenski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Opalenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Opalenski in 1966 was 75, and 85 in 1993.

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