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Opstelten Family History

Opstelten 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: Osteen, Stelter, Ostler, Osten, Steen, Steven, Hofstetter, Alsteen

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Where is the Opstelten family from?

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

There are 48 census records available for the last name Opstelten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opstelten 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Opstelten. 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 Opstelten. For the veterans among your Opstelten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opstelten lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Opstelten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Opstelten in 1970 was 83, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opstelten 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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