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Obad Family History

Obad 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: Abad, Oba, Bard, Bao, Ban, Omar, Ba, Ober, Bay, Read

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Where is the Obad family from?

You can see how Obad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Obad families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Obad's in USA. California had the highest population of Obad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Obad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obad 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Obad. 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 91 military records available for the last name Obad. For the veterans among your Obad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obad lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Obad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Obad in 1971 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obad 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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