This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Oberman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Oberman Family History

Oberman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Obermann. Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Ober + German Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Oberman family from?

You can see how Oberman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oberman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Oberman families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Oberman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oberman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Oberman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oberman. 100% of Oberman men worked as a Taxi Driver and 90% of Oberman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Oberman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Taxi Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

What Oberman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Oberman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Oberman

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oberman. 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.

View all Oberman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Oberman. For the veterans among your Oberman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Oberman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Oberman family history

Discover More

What is the average Oberman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Oberman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oberman in 1944 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Oberman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial