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Obie Family History

Obie Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Aubé; see Aube

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


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Where is the Obie family from?

You can see how Obie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Obie family living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Obie's in United Kingdom. Kent and 3 other counties had the highest population of Obie families in 1891.
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What did your Obie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obie. 49% of Obie men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Obie women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obie were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obie 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Obie. 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 316 military records available for the last name Obie. For the veterans among your Obie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Obie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Obie in 1965 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obie 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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