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Obman Family History

Obman 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: Osman, Oman, Orman, Oxman, Olman, Ohman, Norman, Bean, Ban, Omar

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Where is the Obman family from?

You can see how Obman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Obman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Obman families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Obman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Obman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obman 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 Obman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obman. 50% of Obman 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
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

What Obman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Obman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obman 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Obman. 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 48 military records available for the last name Obman. For the veterans among your Obman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Obman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Obman in 1965 was 48, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obman 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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