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Obor Family History

Obor 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: Ober, Odor, Bor, Oborn, Bo, Over, Omar, Thor, Bow, Box

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Where is the Obor family from?

You can see how Obor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obor families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Obor families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Obor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Obor families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Obor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obor 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Obor. 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 14 military records available for the last name Obor. For the veterans among your Obor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obor

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