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Obyle Family History

Obyle 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: Byle, Noble, Oyler, Hoyle, Foyle, Lyle, Bole, Bye, Pyle, Kyle

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Where is the Obyle family from?

You can see how Obyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obyle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Obyle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Obyle family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obyle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Obyle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obyle 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 Obyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obyle. 100% of Obyle men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Obyle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Obyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obyle 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Obyle. 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 33 military records available for the last name Obyle. For the veterans among your Obyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obyle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Obyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Obyle in 1969 was 61, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obyle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obyle 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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