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Obas Family History

Obas Surname Meaning

Haitian: probably an altered form of French Aubas a patronymic from Bas from (fils) au Bas ‘(son) of Bas’.

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


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You can see how Obas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Obas families living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Obas's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Obas families in 1920.
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There are 129 census records available for the last name Obas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obas 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Obas. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Obas. For the veterans among your Obas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Obas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Obas in 1974 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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