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Obin Family History

Obin Surname Meaning

French (northern): altered form of Aubin. This surname is also found in Haiti.

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


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Where is the Obin family from?

You can see how Obin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Obin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Obin families living in Cheshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Obin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Obin families in 1891.
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What did your Obin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Obin. 100% of Obin 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Obin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obin 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Obin. 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 418 military records available for the last name Obin. For the veterans among your Obin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Obin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Obin in 1966 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obin 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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