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Opell Family History

Opell 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: Pell, Odell, Orell, Spell, Opel, Opelt, Bell, Peel, Oswell, Fell

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Where is the Opell family from?

You can see how Opell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Opell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Opell families living in Missouri. This was about 69% of all the recorded Opell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Opell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Opell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opell. 50% of Opell men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
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What Opell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Opell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opell 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Opell. 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 144 military records available for the last name Opell. For the veterans among your Opell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Opell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Opell in 1966 was 77, and 70 in 2003.

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