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Opst Family History

Opst 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: Oest, Ost, Obst, Opat, Ott, Best, Post, Ort, Most, Last

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Where is the Opst family from?

You can see how Opst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Opst family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Opst's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Opst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opst 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 100 census records available for the last name Opst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opst 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Opst. 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 7 military records available for the last name Opst. For the veterans among your Opst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opst lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1984, in the United States, Opst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Opst in 1982 was 71, and 75 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opst 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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