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Obermann Family History

Obermann Surname Meaning

German:: topographic name from German ober ‘upper above’ (see Ober) with the addition of Middle High German man ‘man’. This may have referred to someone living in an upper part of a village.

status name for an overseer or arbitrator of the same etymology as 1 above.

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


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Where is the Obermann family from?

You can see how Obermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obermann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Obermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Obermann family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Obermann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Obermann families in 1891.
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What did your Obermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obermann. 37% of Obermann men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Obermann women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obermann were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Obermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obermann 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Obermann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Obermann. For the veterans among your Obermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obermann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Obermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Obermann in 1963 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obermann 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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