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Obadal Family History

Obadal 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: Badal, Osada, Obara, Baral, Okada, Nadal, Bakal, Baal, Beal, Sada

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Where is the Obadal family from?

You can see how Obadal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obadal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Obadal families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obadal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obadal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obadal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Obadal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Obadal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Obadal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obadal 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 Obadal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Obadal. For the veterans among your Obadal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obadal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Obadal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Obadal in 1954 was 58, and 67 in 2004.

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