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Obannon Family History

Obannon Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Banáin ‘descendant of Banán’ a personal name based on a diminutive of ban ‘white’

(see Bannon).

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


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Where is the Obannon family from?

You can see how Obannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obannon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Obannon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Obannon families living in Kentucky. This was about 27% of all the recorded Obannon's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Obannon families in 1840.
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What did your Obannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obannon. 38% of Obannon men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Obannon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obannon were Labor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 292 immigration records available for the last name Obannon. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Obannon. For the veterans among your Obannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obannon lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Obannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Obannon in 1946 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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