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Obard Family History

Obard 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: Bard, Obara, Oard, Ovard, Barr, Hard, Omar, Abad, Bara, Bird

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Where is the Obard family from?

You can see how Obard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Obard family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Obard's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Obard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obard 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 133 census records available for the last name Obard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obard 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Obard. 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 19 military records available for the last name Obard. For the veterans among your Obard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Obard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Obard in 1966 was 67, and 45 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obard 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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