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Opelander Family History

Opelander 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: Melander, Helander, Oppenlander, Shelander, Oberlander, Thelander

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Where is the Opelander family from?

You can see how Opelander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opelander family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Opelander families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Opelander's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Opelander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opelander 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 13 census records available for the last name Opelander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opelander 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Opelander. 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 1 military records available for the last name Opelander. For the veterans among your Opelander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opelander lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opelander 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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