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Opedal Family History

Opedal 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: Opdahl, Opsal, Ojeda, Opal, Spedale, Spegal, Opel, Medal, Peal, Beal

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Where is the Opedal family from?

You can see how Opedal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opedal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Opedal families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Opedal's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Opedal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opedal 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 46 census records available for the last name Opedal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opedal 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Opedal. 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 14 military records available for the last name Opedal. For the veterans among your Opedal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opedal lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Opedal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Opedal in 1971 was 78, and 58 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opedal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opedal 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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