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Oberch Family History

Oberch 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: Berch, Ober, Bench, Birch, Beach, Bergh, Burch, Ferch, Lerch, Oberle

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Where is the Oberch family from?

You can see how Oberch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oberch family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oberch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberch 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 Oberch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Oberch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Oberch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberch 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Oberch. 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 15 military records available for the last name Oberch. For the veterans among your Oberch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberch lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Oberch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oberch in 1973 was 57, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberch 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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