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Opthof Family History

Opthof 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: Osthoff, Olthoff, Thor, Orton, Upton, Hopton, Potthoff, Thon, Puthoff

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opthof 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 135 census records available for the last name Opthof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opthof 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Opthof. 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 41 military records available for the last name Opthof. For the veterans among your Opthof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opthof lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Opthof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Opthof in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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