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Oebker Family History

Oebker 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, Kerker, Ecker, Eber, Decker, Necker, Recker, Leber, Boenker

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Oebker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oebker 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Oebker. 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 22 military records available for the last name Oebker. For the veterans among your Oebker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oebker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1989, in the United States, Oebker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oebker in 1945 was 20, and 84 in 1989.

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