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Obeland Family History

Obeland 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: Beland, Boland, Bland, Roseland, Osland, Berland, Copeland, Ireland

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Where is the Obeland family from?

You can see how Obeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obeland family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Obeland family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Obeland's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Obeland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Obeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obeland 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Obeland. 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 Obeland. For the veterans among your Obeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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