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Obest Family History

Obest 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: Best, Oest, Obst, Oberst, Obert, Ober, Robert, Ost, Gobert, Belt

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Where is the Obest family from?

You can see how Obest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Obest families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Obest's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obest families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Obest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obest 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Obest. 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 165 military records available for the last name Obest. For the veterans among your Obest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obest lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Obest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Obest in 1969 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obest 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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