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Oberling Family History

Oberling 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: Berling, Oberlin, Eberling, Berlin, Burling, Herling, Sterling

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Where is the Oberling family from?

You can see how Oberling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oberling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oberling family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oberling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberling 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 Oberling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House W were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberling. 23% of Oberling men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oberling women worked as a House W.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House W
    100%

What Oberling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Oberling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberling 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Oberling. 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 147 military records available for the last name Oberling. For the veterans among your Oberling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oberling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oberling in 1964 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberling 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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