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Obenstine Family History

Obenstine 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: Howenstine, Benston, Oxendine, Anstine, Derstine, Oberstein, Benskin

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Where is the Obenstine family from?

You can see how Obenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obenstine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obenstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Obenstine families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Obenstine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Obenstine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obenstine 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 Obenstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obenstine. 100% of Obenstine 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 Obenstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Obenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obenstine 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 Obenstine. 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 13 military records available for the last name Obenstine. For the veterans among your Obenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obenstine lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Obenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Obenstine in 1970 was 61, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obenstine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obenstine 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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