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Obenhein Family History

Obenhein 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: Obenshain, Obenchain, Obenhaus, Oppenheim, Bensen, Rosenheim, Oberlin

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Where is the Obenhein family from?

You can see how Obenhein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obenhein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Obenhein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Obenhein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obenhein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Obenhein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obenhein 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Obenhein. 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 8 military records available for the last name Obenhein. For the veterans among your Obenhein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obenhein lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Obenhein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Obenhein in 1985 was 99, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obenhein 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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