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Obenhin Family History

Obenhin 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: Oberlin, Bennin, Benthin, Obenshain, Obenchain, Berlin, Benson

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Where is the Obenhin family from?

You can see how Obenhin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obenhin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Obenhin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Obenhin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Obenhin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obenhin 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 Obenhin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obenhin. 100% of Obenhin men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Obenhin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Obenhin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obenhin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Obenhin. 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 44 military records available for the last name Obenhin. For the veterans among your Obenhin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obenhin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Obenhin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Obenhin in 1968 was 73, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obenhin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obenhin 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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