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Obes Family History

Obes 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: Ober, Obee, Oles, Kobes, Obey, Jobes, Fobes, Moses, Over, Lees

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Where is the Obes family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obes. 60% of Obes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Obes women worked as a Servant.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Obes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obes 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Obes. 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 19 military records available for the last name Obes. For the veterans among your Obes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Obes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Obes in 1973 was 50, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obes 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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