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Van Opstal Family History

Van Opstal 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: Van Osdol, Van Ausdal, Van Osten, Van Tassel, Van Til, Van Oort

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Where is the Van Opstal family from?

You can see how Van Opstal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Opstal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Opstal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Van Opstal families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Van Opstal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Opstal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Van Opstal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Opstal 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Van Opstal. 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 46 military records available for the last name Van Opstal. For the veterans among your Van Opstal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Opstal lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Van Opstal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Opstal in 1980 was 21, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Opstal 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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