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Opshelor Family History

Opshelor 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: Shelor, Oshel, Osher, Sheler, Oshell, Bachelor, Phelon, Fisher, Oster

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opshelor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Opshelor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opshelor 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Opshelor. 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 9 military records available for the last name Opshelor. For the veterans among your Opshelor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opshelor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1994, in the United States, Opshelor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Opshelor in 1960 was 51, and 86 in 1994.

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