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Opseth Family History

Opseth 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: Seth, Roseth, Borseth, Paeth, Forseth, Spieth, Peth, Huseth, Speth

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Where is the Opseth family from?

You can see how Opseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Opseth families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Opseth's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Opseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opseth 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 Opseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opseth. 72% of Opseth men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Opseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Opseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opseth 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Opseth. 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 88 military records available for the last name Opseth. For the veterans among your Opseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opseth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Opseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Opseth in 1964 was 83, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opseth 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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