Obye Family History

Obye 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: Bye, Oye, Obee, Obie, Rye, Noble, Ober, Lye, Jobe, Kobe

517	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
27	Military Records
16	Immigration Records
222	Census and Voter Lists
401	Member Trees

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Where is the Obye family from?

You can see how Obye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Obye families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Obye's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Obye families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obye 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 Obye family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 222 census records available for the last name Obye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obye census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Obye. 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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Military Records

There are 27 military records available for the last name Obye. For the veterans among your Obye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obye lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Obye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Obye in 1962 was 78, and 68 in 2003.

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Obye Surname Meaning

Where is the Obye family from?

What Obye family records will you find?

What is the average Obye lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Obye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Obye in 1962 was 78, and 68 in 2003.

Obye Family History

Obye Surname Meaning

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Where is the Obye family from?

What Obye family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Obye lifespan?

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Obye Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Obye

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Where is the Obye family from?

What Obye family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Obye family history

What is the average Obye lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Obye family tree

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