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Obis Family History

Obis 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: Obi, Dobis, Nobis, Oris, Obie, Otis, Reis, Boris, Ober, Lis

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Where is the Obis family from?

You can see how Obis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Obis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obis 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 202 census records available for the last name Obis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obis 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Obis. 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 61 military records available for the last name Obis. For the veterans among your Obis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Obis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Obis in 1975 was 59, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obis 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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