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Obeler Family History

Obeler 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: Beer, Ostler, Ober, Oyler, Ohler, Bieler, Beger, Betler, Beller

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Where is the Obeler family from?

You can see how Obeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obeler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Obeler families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Obeler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Obeler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obeler 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 Obeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obeler. 100% of Obeler men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Obeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obeler 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Obeler. 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 19 military records available for the last name Obeler. For the veterans among your Obeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obeler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Obeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Obeler in 1965 was 68, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obeler 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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