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Obanon Family History

Obanon 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: Baron, Bann, Banton, Bacon, Balon, Banos, Badon, Bason, Bannon, Sanon

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Where is the Obanon family from?

You can see how Obanon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obanon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Obanon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Obanon families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Obanon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Obanon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obanon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Obanon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obanon. 100% of Obanon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Obanon women worked as a Maid.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Obanon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Obanon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obanon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Obanon. 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 93 military records available for the last name Obanon. For the veterans among your Obanon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obanon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Obanon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Obanon in 1963 was 90, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obanon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obanon 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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