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Opfergelt Family History

Opfergelt 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: Overfelt, Mergel, Fegely, Feigel, Orgel, Overholt, Sprengel

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Where is the Opfergelt family from?

You can see how Opfergelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opfergelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opfergelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Opfergelt families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Opfergelt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Opfergelt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Opfergelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opfergelt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Opfergelt. 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 69 military records available for the last name Opfergelt. For the veterans among your Opfergelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opfergelt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Opfergelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Opfergelt in 1973 was 66, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opfergelt 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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