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Obania Family History

Obania 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: Bania, Sobania, Banda, Anania, Badia, Banis, Banik, Otani, Obara

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Where is the Obania family from?

You can see how Obania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obania family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obania families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Obania family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Obania's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Obania families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Obania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obania 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Obania. 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 8 military records available for the last name Obania. For the veterans among your Obania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obania lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1973, in the United States, Obania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Obania in 1969 was 67, and 65 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obania 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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