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Obea Family History

Obea 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: Ober, Obee, Olea, Oba, Obey, Bea, Ogea, Bean, Bear, Over

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Where is the Obea family from?

You can see how Obea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Obea families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Obea families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Obea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Obea families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Obea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obea 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Obea. 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 33 military records available for the last name Obea. For the veterans among your Obea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obea lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Obea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Obea in 1967 was 71, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obea 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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