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Opstad Family History

Opstad 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: Onstad, Olstad, Kolstad, Lystad, Hofstad, Rogstad, Molstad, Morstad

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Where is the Opstad family from?

You can see how Opstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Opstad families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Opstad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Opstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Opstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opstad. 34% of Opstad men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    17%
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What Opstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Opstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opstad 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Opstad. 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 157 military records available for the last name Opstad. For the veterans among your Opstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Opstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Opstad in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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