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Obannion Family History

Obannion 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: O'bannon, Bannon, Mannion, Bennion, O'banion, Binnion, Cannon, Banton

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Where is the Obannion family from?

You can see how Obannion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obannion family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Obannion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Obannion family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Obannion's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Obannion families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obannion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Obannion ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Obannion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obannion 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Obannion. 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 147 military records available for the last name Obannion. For the veterans among your Obannion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obannion lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Obannion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Obannion in 1954 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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