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Opfar Family History

Opfar 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: Opfer, Omar, Pear, Safar, Pfau, Oscar, Paar, Pfab, Offer, Opsal

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Where is the Opfar family from?

You can see how Opfar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opfar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Opfar families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Opfar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Opfar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opfar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Opfar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Opfar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opfar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Opfar. 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 156 military records available for the last name Opfar. For the veterans among your Opfar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opfar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Opfar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Opfar in 1963 was 85, and 77 in 2001.

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