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Oblow Family History

Oblow 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: Blow, Orlow, Low, Bow, Brow, Clow, Koslow, Blom, Dobrow, Kozlow

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Where is the Oblow family from?

You can see how Oblow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oblow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oblow family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oblow's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Oblow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oblow 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 Oblow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Buffer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oblow. 100% of Oblow women worked as a Buffer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Buffer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Oblow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oblow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Oblow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oblow. For the veterans among your Oblow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oblow lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Oblow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oblow in 1986 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oblow 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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