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Obergfall Family History

Obergfall 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: Obergfell, Bergwall, Overall, Bergfeld, Bergdahl, Bergdoll, Nebergall

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Where is the Obergfall family from?

You can see how Obergfall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obergfall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obergfall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Obergfall families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Obergfall's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Obergfall families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Obergfall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obergfall 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 Obergfall. 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 16 military records available for the last name Obergfall. For the veterans among your Obergfall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obergfall lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Obergfall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Obergfall in 1972 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obergfall 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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