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Oberkirch Family History

Oberkirch 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: Oberdick, Neukirch, Burich, Bernick, Birch, Belich, Perich, Berwick

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Where is the Oberkirch family from?

You can see how Oberkirch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberkirch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberkirch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oberkirch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oberkirch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oberkirch families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Oberkirch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberkirch 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Oberkirch. 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 448 military records available for the last name Oberkirch. For the veterans among your Oberkirch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberkirch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oberkirch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oberkirch in 1963 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberkirch 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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