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Oberhart Family History

Oberhart 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: Eberhart, Eberhardt, Oberhaus, Obermark, Bernhart, Averhart, Benhart

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Where is the Oberhart family from?

You can see how Oberhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberhart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oberhart families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberhart's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Oberhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberhart 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 Oberhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oberhart. 50% of Oberhart men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Oberhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Oberhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberhart 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Oberhart. 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 24 military records available for the last name Oberhart. For the veterans among your Oberhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberhart lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Oberhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oberhart in 1968 was 76, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberhart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberhart 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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