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Obach Family History

Obach 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: Bach, Orbach, Ibach, Ebach, Back, Balch, Mach, Buch, Brach, Flach

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Where is the Obach family from?

You can see how Obach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Obach families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Obach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obach 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 Obach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obach. 100% of Obach men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Obach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Obach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obach 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Obach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Obach. For the veterans among your Obach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Obach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Obach in 1966 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obach 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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