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Obarr Family History

Obarr Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Ó Bairr a variant of Ó Báire (see Barry) which in Ireland is often Anglicized as Barr.

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


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Where is the Obarr family from?

You can see how Obarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obarr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Obarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Obarr families living in Alabama. This was about 43% of all the recorded Obarr's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Obarr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obarr 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 Obarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obarr. 28% of Obarr men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Obarr women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obarr were Miner and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Helper
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Obarr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Obarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obarr 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Obarr. 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 738 military records available for the last name Obarr. For the veterans among your Obarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obarr lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Obarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Obarr in 1955 was 44, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obarr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obarr 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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