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Oblinger Family History

Oblinger Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria): unexplained. Compare Obringer.

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


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Where is the Oblinger family from?

You can see how Oblinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oblinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oblinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Oblinger families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Oblinger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Oblinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oblinger 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 Oblinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oblinger. 25% of Oblinger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Oblinger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oblinger were Salesman and Servant.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Nurse R N
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Servant
    25%

What Oblinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oblinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oblinger 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Oblinger. 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 846 military records available for the last name Oblinger. For the veterans among your Oblinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oblinger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Oblinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oblinger in 1950 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oblinger 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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