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Obine Family History

Obine 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: Obie, Paine, Laine, Raine, Vine, Bing, Line, Pine, Grine, Bene

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Where is the Obine family from?

You can see how Obine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Obine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Obine family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obine's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Obine families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Obine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obine. 100% of Obine men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Obine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obine 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 Obine. 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 311 military records available for the last name Obine. For the veterans among your Obine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obine lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Obine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Obine in 1975 was 98, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obine 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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