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Oberback Family History

Oberback 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: Oberbeck, Overbeck, Oberdick, Obermark, Burback, Boback, Bernick

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Where is the Oberback family from?

You can see how Oberback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberback family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Oberback families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Oberback families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberback's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Oberback families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberback 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 66 census records available for the last name Oberback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberback 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Oberback. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oberback. For the veterans among your Oberback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberback lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberback 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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