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Obenshain Family History

Obenshain Surname Meaning

Variant of Obenchain a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Obenshain family from?

You can see how Obenshain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obenshain family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Obenshain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Obenshain family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obenshain's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Obenshain families in 1840.
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What did your Obenshain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obenshain. 24% of Obenshain men worked as an Operator and 100% of Obenshain women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Operator
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Obenshain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obenshain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obenshain 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Obenshain. 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 377 military records available for the last name Obenshain. For the veterans among your Obenshain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obenshain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Obenshain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Obenshain in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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