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Obenaus Family History

Obenaus 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: Obenhaus, Obenauf, Obenauer, Oberhaus, Obenour, Ovens, Knaus, Bena

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Where is the Obenaus family from?

You can see how Obenaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obenaus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Obenaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Obenaus families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Obenaus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Obenaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obenaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Obenaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Obenaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obenaus 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Obenaus. 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 281 military records available for the last name Obenaus. For the veterans among your Obenaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obenaus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Obenaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Obenaus in 1964 was 86, and 88 in 1993.

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