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Obester Family History

Obester 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: Bester, Oester, Oster, Tester, Pester, Better, Nester, Lester

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Where is the Obester family from?

You can see how Obester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Obester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Obester families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Obester's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Obester families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obester 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 Obester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obester. 72% of Obester men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Clerical
    29%

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Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Obester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obester 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Obester. 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 54 military records available for the last name Obester. For the veterans among your Obester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obester lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Obester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Obester in 1959 was 59, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obester 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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