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Obringer Family History

Obringer Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a variant of Oblinger.

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


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Where is the Obringer family from?

You can see how Obringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obringer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Obringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Obringer family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obringer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Obringer families in 1891.
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What did your Obringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obringer. 53% of Obringer men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Obringer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obringer were Foreman and Maid.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Foreman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obringer 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Obringer. 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 298 military records available for the last name Obringer. For the veterans among your Obringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obringer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Obringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Obringer in 1952 was 31, and 60 in 2004.

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