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Obenshine Family History

Obenshine 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, Oxendine, Benthin, Benskin, Beishline, Bensing, Sunshine

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Where is the Obenshine family from?

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

There are 70 census records available for the last name Obenshine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obenshine 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Obenshine. 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 21 military records available for the last name Obenshine. For the veterans among your Obenshine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obenshine lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Obenshine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Obenshine in 1973 was 82, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obenshine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obenshine 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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