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Obet Family History

Obet 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, Obst, Obee, Obert, Obey, Ott, Over, Best, Jobe, Ben

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Where is the Obet family from?

You can see how Obet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obet families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Obet families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Obet's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Obet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obet 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 165 census records available for the last name Obet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obet 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Obet. 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 11 military records available for the last name Obet. For the veterans among your Obet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obet lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Obet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Obet in 1983 was 83, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obet 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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