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Obennoskey Family History

Obennoskey 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: Bernosky, Bensley, Osentoski, Benney, Petoskey, Barnosky, Broskey

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Where is the Obennoskey family from?

You can see how Obennoskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obennoskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Obennoskey families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Obennoskey's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Obennoskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obennoskey 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 Obennoskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obennoskey. 100% of Obennoskey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Obennoskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Obennoskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obennoskey 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 Obennoskey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Obennoskey. For the veterans among your Obennoskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obennoskey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Obennoskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Obennoskey in 1972 was 53, and 68 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obennoskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obennoskey 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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