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Oberfest Family History

Oberfest 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: Oberst, Overfelt, Ernest, Berkes, Berrett, Berges, Oberle, Oberbeck

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Where is the Oberfest family from?

You can see how Oberfest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberfest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oberfest family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberfest's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Oberfest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberfest 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 Oberfest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oberfest. 100% of Oberfest men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Oberfest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Oberfest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberfest 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Oberfest. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oberfest. For the veterans among your Oberfest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberfest lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Oberfest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Oberfest in 1968 was 80, and 71 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberfest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberfest 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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