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Obsta Family History

Obsta 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: Obst, Oest, Ost, Ota, Testa, Costa, Onstad, Ogata, Sobota, Bata

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Where is the Obsta family from?

You can see how Obsta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obsta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Obsta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obsta family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obsta's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Obsta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obsta 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 Obsta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obsta. 60% of Obsta men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Cornfarmer
    40%

What Obsta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Obsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obsta 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 Obsta. 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 11 military records available for the last name Obsta. For the veterans among your Obsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obsta lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Obsta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Obsta in 1968 was 82, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obsta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obsta 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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