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Obanor Family History

Obanor 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: Bator, Banos, Cranor, Olano, Sanor, Manor, Okano, Obando, Bajor

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Where is the Obanor family from?

You can see how Obanor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obanor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obanor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Obanor families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Obanor's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Obanor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obanor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Obanor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obanor 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Obanor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Obanor. For the veterans among your Obanor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obanor lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Obanor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Obanor in 1992 was 28, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obanor 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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