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Oberding Family History

Oberding 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: Berding, Olberding, Bering, Oberdick, Oeding, Berling, Berning

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Where is the Oberding family from?

You can see how Oberding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberding family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oberding families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Oberding's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Oberding families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberding 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 Oberding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oberding. 34% of Oberding men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Engineer
    34%

What Oberding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Oberding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberding 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Oberding. 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 191 military records available for the last name Oberding. For the veterans among your Oberding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberding lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Oberding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oberding in 1954 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberding

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberding 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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