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Obermark Family History

Obermark Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German ober ‘upper’ + marc ‘boundary border area’.

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


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Where is the Obermark family from?

You can see how Obermark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obermark family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obermark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Obermark families living in Missouri. This was about 49% of all the recorded Obermark's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Obermark families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obermark 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 Obermark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obermark. 31% of Obermark men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Obermark women worked as a Shoe Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obermark were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Shoe Worker
    31%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    46%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%

What Obermark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Obermark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obermark 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Obermark. 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 138 military records available for the last name Obermark. For the veterans among your Obermark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obermark lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Obermark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Obermark in 1959 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obermark 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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