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Obee Family History

Obee Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Obey. Altered form (also Obée) of French Aubé (see Aube).

The surname Obée is also found in France and the Netherlands where it is (very) rare.

In North America (Canada) it was at least in part altered (back) to Aubé (see Aube).

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


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Where is the Obee family from?

You can see how Obee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Obee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Obee families living in Kent. This was about 54% of all the recorded Obee's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Obee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obee 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 Obee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Obee. 41% of Obee men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Obee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obee were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    41%
  • Plumber
    14%
  • Plasterer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Obee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obee 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Obee. 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 682 military records available for the last name Obee. For the veterans among your Obee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Obee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Obee in 1965 was 83, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obee 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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