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Obster Family History

Obster 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: Oster, Oyster, Oester, Master, Ostler, Ober, Otter, Easter, Forster

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Where is the Obster family from?

You can see how Obster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obster family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Obster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Obster family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Obster's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Obster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Obster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obster 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Obster. 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 193 military records available for the last name Obster. For the veterans among your Obster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obster lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Obster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Obster in 1976 was 71, and 76 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obster 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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