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Obaine Family History

Obaine 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: Baine, Bain, Paine, Laine, Ozanne, Raine, Baines, Baize, Baune, Okane

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Where is the Obaine family from?

You can see how Obaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obaine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Obaine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Obaine families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Obaine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Obaine families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Obaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obaine 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Obaine. 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 7 military records available for the last name Obaine. For the veterans among your Obaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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