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Oprian Family History

Oprian 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: Adrian, Organ, Cyprian, Orman, O'ryan, Yerian, Kurian, Brian, Gurian

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Where is the Oprian family from?

You can see how Oprian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oprian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oprian family living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Oprian's in USA. Indiana and 4 other states had the highest population of Oprian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oprian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oprian ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Oprian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oprian 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Oprian. 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 41 military records available for the last name Oprian. For the veterans among your Oprian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oprian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Oprian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Oprian in 1964 was 80, and 87 in 2002.

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