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Obera Family History

Obera 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: Ober, Bera, Obara, Oberg, Obert, Over, Bara, Berg, Kober, Bora

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Where is the Obera family from?

You can see how Obera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Obera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Obera families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Obera's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Obera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obera 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 Obera ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Obera. 100% of Obera women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Obera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Obera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obera 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Obera. 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 19 military records available for the last name Obera. For the veterans among your Obera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obera lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Obera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Obera in 1953 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obera 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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