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Oberst Family History

Oberst Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived at the highest part of a village on a hillside from Middle High German obrist ‘uppermost’.

It later evolved into oberst, which is the superlative form of Ober.

This indicates a geographical significance, emphasizing the elevation of the area where the person resided.

The term reflects both the linguistic development from Middle High German to modern usage and the connection to topography.

Overall, it showcases how names can derive from geographical features and the linguistic history behind them.

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


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Where is the Oberst family from?

You can see how Oberst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oberst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Oberst families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oberst families in 1891.
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What did your Oberst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oberst. 100% of Oberst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Oberst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberst 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oberst. 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 127,000 military records available for the last name Oberst. For the veterans among your Oberst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberst lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Oberst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oberst in 1959 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberst 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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