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Oubre Family History

Oubre Surname Meaning

Altered form under the French influence in LA of German Huber. This form of the surname most likely of the same German origin is also found in France (Franche-Comté) where it is very rare.

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


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Where is the Oubre family from?

You can see how Oubre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oubre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oubre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oubre family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oubre's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Oubre families in 1891.
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What did your Oubre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oubre. 48% of Oubre men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Oubre women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oubre were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Home Making
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oubre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oubre 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Oubre. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oubre. For the veterans among your Oubre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oubre lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Oubre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oubre in 1955 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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