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Obrestad Family History

Obrestad 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: Brustad, Restad, Bressan, Karlstad, Onstad, Balstad, Harstad, Morstad

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Where is the Obrestad family from?

You can see how Obrestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obrestad family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Obrestad's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Obrestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obrestad 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 29 census records available for the last name Obrestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrestad 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Obrestad. 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 6 military records available for the last name Obrestad. For the veterans among your Obrestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrestad lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Obrestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Obrestad in 1958 was 49, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obrestad 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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