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Oberleitner Family History

Oberleitner 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: Wegleitner, Berliner, Obermeier, Breitner, Leitner, Oberholtzer

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Where is the Oberleitner family from?

You can see how Oberleitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberleitner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberleitner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Oberleitner families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oberleitner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Oberleitner families in 1880.
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What did your Oberleitner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Oberleitner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Oberleitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberleitner 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Oberleitner. 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 381 military records available for the last name Oberleitner. For the veterans among your Oberleitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberleitner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oberleitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oberleitner in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberleitner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberleitner 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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