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Optholt Family History

Optholt 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: Holt, Polt, Rosholt, Tholl, Uphold, Thole, Methot, Kathol, Oathout

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Where is the Optholt family from?

You can see how Optholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Optholt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Optholt families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Optholt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Optholt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Optholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Optholt 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Optholt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Optholt. For the veterans among your Optholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Optholt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Optholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Optholt in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Optholt 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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