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Obenaver Family History

Obenaver 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: Beaver, Obenauer, Cleaver, Beaber, Weaver, Bender, Benner, Seaver

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Where is the Obenaver family from?

You can see how Obenaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obenaver family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obenaver family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Obenaver's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Obenaver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obenaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Obenaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obenaver 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Obenaver. 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 Obenaver. For the veterans among your Obenaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obenaver lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Obenaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Obenaver in 1972 was 71, and 54 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obenaver 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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