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Opelt Family History

Opelt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Oppelt.

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


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Where is the Opelt family from?

You can see how Opelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opelt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Opelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Opelt family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Opelt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Opelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opelt 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 Opelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Opelt. 30% of Opelt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Opelt women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    18%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Opelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Opelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opelt 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Opelt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 423 military records available for the last name Opelt. For the veterans among your Opelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opelt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Opelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Opelt in 1961 was 57, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opelt 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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