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O'blenis Family History

O'blenis 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: Benis, Lewis, Alexis, Levis, Banis, Coblentz, Alanis, Benes, Lebens

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Where is the O'blenis family from?

You can see how O'blenis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The O'blenis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 O'blenis families living in New Jersey. This was about 49% of all the recorded O'blenis's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of O'blenis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name O'blenis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, O'blenis 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 115 immigration records available for the last name O'blenis. 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 222 military records available for the last name O'blenis. For the veterans among your O'blenis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O'blenis lifespan?

Average O'blenis life expectancy in 1996 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your O'blenis 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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