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Opalenik Family History

Opalenik 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: Olenik, Olejnik, Palen, Palecek, Opalinski, Panik, Palek, Palencia

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Where is the Opalenik family from?

You can see how Opalenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opalenik family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Opalenik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Opalenik families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Opalenik's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Opalenik families in 1920.
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What did your Opalenik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Opalenik. 50% of Opalenik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Opalenik women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Draftsman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Opalenik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Opalenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opalenik 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Opalenik. 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 211 military records available for the last name Opalenik. For the veterans among your Opalenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opalenik lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Opalenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Opalenik in 1959 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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