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Opella Family History

Opella 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: Pella, Stella, Palla, Pelle, Perla, Pell, Sella, Tella, Abella, Odell

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Where is the Opella family from?

You can see how Opella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Opella families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Opella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Opella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Opella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Opella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opella. 100% of Opella men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Opella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opella 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Opella. 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 88 military records available for the last name Opella. For the veterans among your Opella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opella lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Opella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Opella in 1953 was 41, and 82 in 2003.

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