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Oberle Family History

Oberle Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German:: from an Alemannic pet form of the personal name Albrecht.

Topographic name for someone who lived at the upper end of or above a settlement.

Derived from Middle High German ober ‘upper (one)’.

The name also incorporates the diminutive suffix -le.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oberle family from?

You can see how Oberle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Oberle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Oberle families living in Lancashire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Oberle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oberle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberle 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 Oberle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oberle. 67% of Oberle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cook General
    34%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Oberle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberle 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Oberle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Oberle. For the veterans among your Oberle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberle lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Oberle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oberle in 1943 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberle 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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