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Obets Family History

Obets 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, Beets, Ovens, Oneto, Obst, Beth, Roberts, Obee, Oberg, Bess

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Where is the Obets family from?

You can see how Obets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obets family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Obets families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Obets families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Obets's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Obets families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obets 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 Obets ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obets. 100% of Obets men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Obets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obets 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Obets. 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 21 military records available for the last name Obets. For the veterans among your Obets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obets lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Obets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Obets in 1964 was 77, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obets 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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