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Obliske Family History

Obliske 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: Briske, Blaske, Liske, Kobliska, Blake, Blick, Bliss, Limke, Oblinger

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obliske 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 Obliske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Janitor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obliske. 100% of Obliske men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Obliske women worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Obliske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obliske 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Obliske. 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 1 military records available for the last name Obliske. For the veterans among your Obliske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obliske lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Obliske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Obliske in 1977 was 85, and 75 in 1997.

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