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Obaza Family History

Obaza 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: Obara, Bara, Basa, Baba, Bala, Maza, Buza, Kobza, Bazan, Baca

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Where is the Obaza family from?

You can see how Obaza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obaza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obaza family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obaza's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Obaza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obaza 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 34 census records available for the last name Obaza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obaza 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Obaza. 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 23 military records available for the last name Obaza. For the veterans among your Obaza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obaza lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Obaza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Obaza in 1965 was 51, and 82 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obaza 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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