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Obiya Family History

Obiya 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: Oliva, Bina, Obi, Obier, Obara, Osika, Miya, Oba, Abila, Obie

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Where is the Obiya family from?

You can see how Obiya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obiya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obiya family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Obiya's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Obiya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obiya 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 10 census records available for the last name Obiya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obiya 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Obiya. 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 3 military records available for the last name Obiya. For the veterans among your Obiya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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