History of your Surname
Get access to Opkis family records.Start a free trial

Opkis Family History

Opkis 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: Hopkins, Oki, Oakes, Orris, Pais, Orkin, Oris, Hopkin, Opie, Dopkins

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Opkis family from?

You can see how Opkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Opkis families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Opkis's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Opkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opkis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Opkis ancestors do for a living?

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

What Opkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Opkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opkis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Opkis

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Opkis. 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.

View all Opkis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Opkis. For the veterans among your Opkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Opkis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Opkis family history

Discover More

What is the average Opkis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Opkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Opkis in 1963 was 66, and 98 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opkis

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Opkis family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Opkis last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial