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Oberberg Family History

Oberberg 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: Overberg, Osterberg, Oberbeck, Sperberg, Herberg, Berber, Soderberg

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Where is the Oberberg family from?

You can see how Oberberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Oberberg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oberberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Oberberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberberg 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Oberberg. 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 25 military records available for the last name Oberberg. For the veterans among your Oberberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberberg lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Oberberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oberberg in 1977 was 75, and 82 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberberg 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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