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Dopierala Family History

Dopierala 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: Napierala, Perala, Opiela, Perla, Hietala, Dozier, Pietila, Dompier

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Where is the Dopierala family from?

You can see how Dopierala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dopierala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dopierala families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dopierala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dopierala families in 1920.
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What did your Dopierala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dopierala. 60% of Dopierala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dopierala women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dopierala were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Dopierala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dopierala 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Dopierala. 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 132 military records available for the last name Dopierala. For the veterans among your Dopierala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dopierala lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dopierala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dopierala in 1968 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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