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Oberdorff Family History

Oberdorff 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: Oberdorf, Overdorff, Orendorff, Overdorf, Bergdorf, Deardorff

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Where is the Oberdorff family from?

You can see how Oberdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberdorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberdorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Oberdorff families living in Ohio. This was about 69% of all the recorded Oberdorff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oberdorff families in 1880.
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What did your Oberdorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberdorff. 67% of Oberdorff men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oberdorff women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oberdorff were Farmer and Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Oberdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberdorff 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Oberdorff. 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 74 military records available for the last name Oberdorff. For the veterans among your Oberdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberdorff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Oberdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Oberdorff in 1972 was 99, and 65 in 2004.

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