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Obenoff Family History

Obenoff 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: Obenauf, Beloff, Obenour, Benhoff, Orloff, Boff, Medoff, Danoff

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Where is the Obenoff family from?

You can see how Obenoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obenoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obenoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Obenoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Obenoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Obenoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Obenoff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Obenoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Obenoff in 1972 was 80, and 82 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obenoff 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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