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Obkircher Family History

Obkircher 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: Bircher, Kircher, Kirchner, Kirchen, Mckercher, Karcher, Birchem

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Obkircher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obkircher 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Obkircher. 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 157 military records available for the last name Obkircher. For the veterans among your Obkircher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obkircher lifespan?

Average Obkircher life expectancy in 1997 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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