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Oblad Family History

Oblad Name 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: Oblak, Blad, Abad, Bland, Blau, Osland, Olan, Old, Lad, Glad

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Where is the Oblad family from?

You can see how Oblad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oblad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oblad families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Oblad families living in Utah. This was about 86% of all the recorded Oblad's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Oblad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oblad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oblad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Longshoreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Oblad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oblad 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Oblad. 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 20 military records available for the last name Oblad. For the veterans among your Oblad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oblad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Oblad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oblad in 1962 was 75, and 51 in 2003.

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