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Oppedahl Family History

Oppedahl 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, Oftedahl, Oppel, Oppegard, Omdahl, Bredahl, Offerdahl

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Where is the Oppedahl family from?

You can see how Oppedahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppedahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Oppedahl families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oppedahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oppedahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppedahl 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 Oppedahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oppedahl. 36% of Oppedahl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Oppedahl women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oppedahl were Salesman and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Oppedahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Oppedahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppedahl 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Oppedahl. 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 89 military records available for the last name Oppedahl. For the veterans among your Oppedahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppedahl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oppedahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oppedahl in 1964 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oppedahl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppedahl 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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