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Obser Family History

Obser 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: Ober, Oeser, Oser, Obier, Orser, Beer, Over, Oster, Olsen, Baer

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Where is the Obser family from?

You can see how Obser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Obser families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Obser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obser 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 Obser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obser. 34% of Obser men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%

What Obser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Obser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obser 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Obser. 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 140 military records available for the last name Obser. For the veterans among your Obser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Obser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Obser in 1966 was 65, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obser 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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