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Opey Family History

Opey 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: Oley, Orey, Opry, Obey, Opel, Okey, Otey, Oppy, Over, Pope

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Where is the Opey family from?

You can see how Opey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Opey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Opey families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Opey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Opey families in 1880.
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What did your Opey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Opey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Opey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Opey. For the veterans among your Opey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Opey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Opey in 1961 was 77, and 67 in 1995.

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