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Obair Family History

Obair 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: Abair, Bair, Bain, Barr, Omar, Ober, Baer, Bai, Fair, Mair

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Where is the Obair family from?

You can see how Obair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obair family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Obair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Obair family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obair's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Obair families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obair 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 38 census records available for the last name Obair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obair 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Obair. 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 6 military records available for the last name Obair. For the veterans among your Obair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obair lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Obair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Obair in 1981 was 58, and 59 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obair 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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