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Obanner Family History

Obanner Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Obenauer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Obanner family from?

You can see how Obanner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obanner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Obanner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Obanner family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Obanner's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Obanner families in 1891.
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What did your Obanner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obanner. 100% of Obanner men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Obanner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obanner 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 Obanner. 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 57 military records available for the last name Obanner. For the veterans among your Obanner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obanner lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Obanner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Obanner in 1947 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obanner 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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