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Obermiller Family History

Obermiller Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Obermüller a topographic name for the miller at the ‘upper mill’.

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


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Where is the Obermiller family from?

You can see how Obermiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obermiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obermiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Obermiller families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Obermiller's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Obermiller families in 1880.
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What did your Obermiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obermiller. 23% of Obermiller men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Obermiller women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obermiller were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Obermiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obermiller 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Obermiller. 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 648 military records available for the last name Obermiller. For the veterans among your Obermiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obermiller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Obermiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Obermiller in 1963 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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