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Opsahl Family History

Opsahl Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Opsal.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Opsahl family from?

You can see how Opsahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opsahl family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Opsahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Opsahl family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Opsahl's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Opsahl families in 1901.
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What did your Opsahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Opsahl. 30% of Opsahl men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Opsahl women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Opsahl were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Opsahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opsahl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Opsahl. 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 450 military records available for the last name Opsahl. For the veterans among your Opsahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opsahl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Opsahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Opsahl in 1953 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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