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Obaid Family History

Obaid Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Obeid.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Obaid family from?

You can see how Obaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obaid family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Obaid family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obaid's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Obaid families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Obaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obaid 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Obaid. 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 23 military records available for the last name Obaid. For the veterans among your Obaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obaid lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Obaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Obaid in 1969 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

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