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Operhall Family History

Operhall 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: Overall, Pershall, Persall, Newhall, Overholt, Perala, Parshall

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Where is the Operhall family from?

You can see how Operhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Operhall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Operhall families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Operhall's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Operhall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Operhall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Operhall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Operhall. 100% of Operhall men 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Operhall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Operhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Operhall 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Operhall. 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 18 military records available for the last name Operhall. For the veterans among your Operhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Operhall lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Operhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Operhall in 1950 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Operhall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Operhall 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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