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Obele Family History

Obele 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: Abele, Oberle, Obee, Bell, Noble, Ober, Nobel, Belle, Abel, Bole

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Where is the Obele family from?

You can see how Obele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Obele families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Obele's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Obele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obele 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 Obele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obele. 43% of Obele men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Obele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Obele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obele 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Obele. 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 220 military records available for the last name Obele. For the veterans among your Obele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obele lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Obele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Obele in 1953 was 36, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obele 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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