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Opdal Family History

Opdal Surname 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: Opdahl, Opsal, Opal, Pal, Oda, Gopal, Oppel, Andal, Omdahl, Dal

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Where is the Opdal family from?

You can see how Opdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opdal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opdal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Opdal families living in Iowa. This was about 69% of all the recorded Opdal's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Opdal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Opdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opdal 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Opdal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Opdal. For the veterans among your Opdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opdal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Opdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Opdal in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opdal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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