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Obusek Family History

Obusek 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: Bucek, Buser, Buse, Busk, Busey, Dusek, Kusek, Bushek, Buzek, Rusek

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Where is the Obusek family from?

You can see how Obusek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obusek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Obusek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obusek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Obusek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obusek 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 Obusek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obusek. 34% of Obusek 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
    34%
  • Catcher
    34%
  • Labor
    34%

What Obusek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Obusek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obusek 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Obusek. 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 94 military records available for the last name Obusek. For the veterans among your Obusek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obusek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Obusek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Obusek in 1944 was 35, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obusek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obusek 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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