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Oberlin Family History

Oberlin Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: from an Alemannic pet form of the German personal name Albrecht.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


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Where is the Oberlin family from?

You can see how Oberlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oberlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oberlin family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oberlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Oberlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberlin 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 Oberlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberlin. 20% of Oberlin men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Oberlin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oberlin were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Secretary
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

What Oberlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Oberlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberlin 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 903 immigration records available for the last name Oberlin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Oberlin. For the veterans among your Oberlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberlin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Oberlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oberlin in 1955 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberlin 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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