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Oblock Family History

Oblock 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: Block, Black, Brock, Lock, Blick, Glock, Klock, Flock, Bock, Bloch

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Where is the Oblock family from?

You can see how Oblock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oblock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oblock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Oblock families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oblock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oblock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oblock 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 Oblock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oblock. 45% of Oblock men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Oblock women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oblock were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    45%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Labor
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Oblock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Oblock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oblock 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Oblock. 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 137 military records available for the last name Oblock. For the veterans among your Oblock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oblock lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Oblock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oblock in 1951 was 54, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oblock 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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