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Opt Family History

Opt 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: Ott, Ort, Ost, Apt, Opp, Opat, Olt, Pu, Kopp, Cott

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Where is the Opt family from?

You can see how Opt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Opt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Opt family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Opt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Opt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Opt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opt. 100% of Opt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Opt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Opt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opt 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Opt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Opt. For the veterans among your Opt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Opt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Opt in 1970 was 89, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opt 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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