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Obena Family History

Obena 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: Bena, Ober, Ben, Oren, Ovens, Osen, Bene, Bera, Sena, Oyen

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Where is the Obena family from?

You can see how Obena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obena family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Obena family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Obena's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Obena families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Obena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obena 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Obena. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Obena. For the veterans among your Obena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obena lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Obena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Obena in 1993 was 81, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obena 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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