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Obalde Family History

Obalde 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: Bade, Bald, Balle, Baldy, Balke, Balfe, Baldi, Baldo, Ugalde, Balda

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Where is the Obalde family from?

You can see how Obalde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obalde family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obalde family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Obalde's in USA. California had the highest population of Obalde families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obalde 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 28 census records available for the last name Obalde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obalde 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Obalde. 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 1 military records available for the last name Obalde. For the veterans among your Obalde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obalde lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Obalde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Obalde in 1962 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obalde 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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