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Oberlander Family History

Oberlander Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (mainly Oberländer): topographic or habitational name for someone from Oberland meaning ‘upper land’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oberlander family from?

You can see how Oberlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberlander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oberlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Oberlander families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oberlander's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Oberlander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberlander 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 Oberlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oberlander. 100% of Oberlander women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Oberlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Oberlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberlander 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Oberlander. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Oberlander. For the veterans among your Oberlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberlander lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Oberlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oberlander in 1943 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberlander 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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