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Opstedal Family History

Opstedal 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: Opsal, Oftedahl, Oster, Oswell, Postel, Osten, Seda, Castell, Seal

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Where is the Opstedal family from?

You can see how Opstedal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opstedal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opstedal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Opstedal families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Opstedal's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Opstedal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opstedal 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 97 census records available for the last name Opstedal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opstedal 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Opstedal. 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 12 military records available for the last name Opstedal. For the veterans among your Opstedal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opstedal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Opstedal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Opstedal in 1969 was 95, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opstedal 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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