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Oben Family History

Oben Surname Meaning

see Obin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Oben family from?

You can see how Oben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Oben families living in Kent. This was about 77% of all the recorded Oben's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Oben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oben 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 Oben ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Oben. 37% of Oben men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Oben women worked as an Operator.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Baker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%

What Oben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oben 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Oben. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Oben. For the veterans among your Oben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oben lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Oben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oben in 1950 was 40, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oben 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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