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Obak Family History

Obak 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: Oak, Bak, Kobak, Oba, Bobak, Oblak, Robak, Pak, Bao, Ban

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Obak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obak 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Obak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Obak. For the veterans among your Obak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obak lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1997, in the United States, Obak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Obak in 1996 was 27, and 36 in 1997.

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