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Obedell Family History

Obedell 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: Bedell, Odell, Bodell, Bedel, Fredell, Bendell, Redell, Roedell

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Where is the Obedell family from?

You can see how Obedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obedell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Obedell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Obedell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obedell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obedell 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 35 census records available for the last name Obedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obedell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Obedell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Obedell. For the veterans among your Obedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obedell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Obedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Obedell in 1977 was 57, and 64 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obedell 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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