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Obask Family History

Obask 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: Back, Bank, Basa, Bass, Oak, Boback, Bark, Bak, Ask, Kobak

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Where is the Obask family from?

You can see how Obask families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obask family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obask family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obask's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Obask families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obask 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 12 census records available for the last name Obask. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obask 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Obask. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Obask. For the veterans among your Obask ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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