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Obeson Family History

Obeson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oveson, Okeson, Oleson, Robeson, Beson, Benson, Belson, Ohlson

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Where is the Obeson family from?

You can see how Obeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obeson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Obeson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Obeson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obeson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Obeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Obeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obeson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Obeson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Obeson. For the veterans among your Obeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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