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Oblack Family History

Oblack Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Oblak.

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


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Where is the Oblack family from?

You can see how Oblack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oblack family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Oblack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Oblack families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Oblack's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Oblack families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oblack 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 Oblack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oblack. 39% of Oblack men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Labor
    24%

What Oblack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Oblack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oblack 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Oblack. 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 147 military records available for the last name Oblack. For the veterans among your Oblack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oblack lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oblack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oblack in 1964 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oblack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oblack 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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