Opstedahl Family History

Opstedahl 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: Oftedahl, Opdahl, Westerdahl, Stendahl, Opsahl, Strahl, Rosendahl, Rosdahl, Sandahl, Sundahl

241	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
19	Military Records
1	Immigration Records
130	Census and Voter Lists
170	Member Trees

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Where is the Opstedahl family from?

You can see how Opstedahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opstedahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Opstedahl family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Opstedahl's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Opstedahl families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opstedahl 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 Opstedahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opstedahl.

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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.

Farmer

50%

Operator

50%

What Opstedahl family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 130 census records available for the last name Opstedahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opstedahl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Opstedahl. 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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Military Records

There are 19 military records available for the last name Opstedahl. For the veterans among your Opstedahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opstedahl lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Opstedahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Opstedahl in 1971 was 67, and 45 in 2003.

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Opstedahl Surname Meaning

Where is the Opstedahl family from?

What did your Opstedahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opstedahl.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

50%

Operator

50%

What Opstedahl family records will you find?

What is the average Opstedahl lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Opstedahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Opstedahl in 1971 was 67, and 45 in 2003.

Opstedahl Family History

Opstedahl Surname Meaning

561 record(s) for Opstedahl

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What did your Opstedahl ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

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Opstedahl Surname Meaning

561 record(s) for Opstedahl

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Where is the Opstedahl family from?

What did your Opstedahl ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Opstedahl family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Opstedahl family history

What is the average Opstedahl lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Opstedahl family tree

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