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Obenberger Family History

Obenberger 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: Hohenberger, Offenberger, Rosenberger, Rodenberger, Bonenberger

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Where is the Obenberger family from?

You can see how Obenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Obenberger families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Obenberger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Obenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obenberger 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 Obenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obenberger. 50% of Obenberger men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Obenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Obenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obenberger 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Obenberger. 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 50 military records available for the last name Obenberger. For the veterans among your Obenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obenberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Obenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Obenberger in 1963 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obenberger 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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