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Oberdier Family History

Oberdier 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: Verdier, Berrier, Bernier, Oberdick, Bercier, Obermeier, Oberlies

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Where is the Oberdier family from?

You can see how Oberdier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberdier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberdier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Oberdier families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Oberdier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oberdier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberdier 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 Oberdier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oberdier. 40% of Oberdier men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Blacksmith
    20%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Oberdier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Oberdier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberdier 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 Oberdier. 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 52 military records available for the last name Oberdier. For the veterans among your Oberdier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberdier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Oberdier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Oberdier in 1967 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberdier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberdier 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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