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Obell Family History

Obell 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: Bell, Odell, Orell, Lobell, Ebell, Abell, Isbell, Beal, Ball, Ober

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Where is the Obell family from?

You can see how Obell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Obell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Obell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Obell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obell 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 Obell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obell. 30% of Obell men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Obell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Obell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obell 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Obell. 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 247 military records available for the last name Obell. For the veterans among your Obell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Obell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Obell in 1962 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obell 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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