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Obdyke Family History

Obdyke 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: Opdyke, Dyke, Nordyke, Boyke, Opdycke, Beyke, Updyke, Blake, Duke

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Where is the Obdyke family from?

You can see how Obdyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obdyke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obdyke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Obdyke families living in New Jersey. This was about 54% of all the recorded Obdyke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Obdyke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obdyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Obdyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obdyke. 100% of Obdyke men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Obdyke women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Obdyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Obdyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obdyke 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Obdyke. 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 28 military records available for the last name Obdyke. For the veterans among your Obdyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obdyke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Obdyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Obdyke in 1968 was 85, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obdyke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obdyke 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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