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Obenchain Family History

Obenchain Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Abendschein or of its variant Abendschön. Compare Obenshain.

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


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Where is the Obenchain family from?

You can see how Obenchain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obenchain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Obenchain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Obenchain families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obenchain's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Obenchain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obenchain 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 Obenchain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obenchain. 33% of Obenchain men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Obenchain women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obenchain were Farm Laborer and Elementary Teacher.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Elementary Teacher
    11%

What Obenchain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Obenchain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obenchain 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Obenchain. 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 817 military records available for the last name Obenchain. For the veterans among your Obenchain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obenchain lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Obenchain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Obenchain in 1950 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obenchain 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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