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Obstbaum Family History

Obstbaum 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: Nussbaum, Buxbaum, Ostrum, Nusbaum, Baum, Stamm, Obenhaus, Buteau

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Where is the Obstbaum family from?

You can see how Obstbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obstbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Obstbaum families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Obstbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obstbaum families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Obstbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obstbaum 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Obstbaum. 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 6 military records available for the last name Obstbaum. For the veterans among your Obstbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obstbaum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Obstbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Obstbaum in 1970 was 84, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obstbaum 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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