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Obshatkin Family History

Obshatkin 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: Shatkin, Slatkin, Hankin, Bhatti, Haskin, Satin, Botkin, Osaki

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Where is the Obshatkin family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obshatkin. 100% of Obshatkin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Obshatkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Obshatkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obshatkin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Obshatkin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Obshatkin. For the veterans among your Obshatkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obshatkin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Obshatkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Obshatkin in 1969 was 54, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obshatkin 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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