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Oberste Family History

Oberste 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: Oberst, Beste, Oberle, Obert, Oberto, Berte, Oberstein, Berst, Ober

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Where is the Oberste family from?

You can see how Oberste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberste family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oberste family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oberste's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Oberste families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberste 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 Oberste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oberste. 100% of Oberste women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Oberste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Oberste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberste 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Oberste. 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 150 military records available for the last name Oberste. For the veterans among your Oberste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberste lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Oberste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oberste in 1967 was 74, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberste 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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