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Obenhouse Family History

Obenhouse 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: Obenhaus, Evenhouse, Stenhouse, Newhouse, Outhouse, Greenhouse

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Where is the Obenhouse family from?

You can see how Obenhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obenhouse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Obenhouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Obenhouse family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Obenhouse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Obenhouse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obenhouse 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 124 census records available for the last name Obenhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obenhouse 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Obenhouse. 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 35 military records available for the last name Obenhouse. For the veterans among your Obenhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obenhouse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Obenhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Obenhouse in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obenhouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obenhouse 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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