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Oplt Family History

Oplt Name 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: Opat, Olt, Opelt, Ott, Ort, Oest, Holt, Ost, Bolt, Ohl

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Where is the Oplt family from?

You can see how Oplt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oplt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oplt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oplt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oplt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oplt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oplt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oplt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Oplt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oplt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Oplt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Oplt. For the veterans among your Oplt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oplt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Oplt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oplt in 1964 was 75, and 74 in 1997.

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