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Oberlink Family History

Oberlink 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: Oberlin, Berlin, Oberdick, Berling, Eberline, Eberlin, Eberling

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Where is the Oberlink family from?

You can see how Oberlink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberlink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberlink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Oberlink families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberlink's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oberlink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberlink 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 Oberlink ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Oberlink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Oberlink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberlink 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Oberlink. 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 26 military records available for the last name Oberlink. For the veterans among your Oberlink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberlink lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Oberlink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oberlink in 1971 was 60, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberlink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberlink 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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