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Oberlis Family History

Oberlis 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: Oberlin, Oberlies, Berlin, Oberle, Bellis, Eberlin, Oberley, Oberly

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Where is the Oberlis family from?

You can see how Oberlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberlis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberlis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Oberlis families living in Iowa. This was about 27% of all the recorded Oberlis's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Oberlis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Oberlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberlis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Oberlis. 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 military records available for the last name Oberlis. For the veterans among your Oberlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberlis lifespan?

Average Oberlis life expectancy in 1973 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberlis 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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