This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Obershaw family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Obershaw Family History

Obershaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Aubuchon. Compare Beshaw.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Obershaw family from?

You can see how Obershaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obershaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Obershaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Obershaw families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Obershaw's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Obershaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obershaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Obershaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bobbin Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Obershaw. 100% of Obershaw women worked as a Bobbin Machinist.

View Census Data for Obershaw | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Bobbin Machinist
    100%

What Obershaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Obershaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obershaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Obershaw

Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Obershaw. 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.

View all Obershaw immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 107 military records available for the last name Obershaw. For the veterans among your Obershaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Obershaw military records

You've only scratched the surface of Obershaw family history

Discover More

What is the average Obershaw lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Obershaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Obershaw in 1953 was 55, and 40 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obershaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obershaw 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Obershaw family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial