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Opsall Family History

Opsall 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: Opsal, Opsahl, Opdahl, Sall, Prall, Edsall, Opal, Bonsall, Pall

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Where is the Opsall family from?

You can see how Opsall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opsall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Opsall families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Opsall's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Opsall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opsall 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 Opsall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Opsall. 100% of Opsall men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Opsall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Opsall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opsall 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Opsall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Opsall. For the veterans among your Opsall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opsall lifespan?

Average Opsall life expectancy in 1973 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opsall 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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