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Oberempt Family History

Oberempt 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: Oberst, Obert, Berendt, Oberman, Obrecht, Berent, Brett, Ober

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Where is the Oberempt family from?

You can see how Oberempt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberempt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberempt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oberempt families living in Massachusetts. This was about 88% of all the recorded Oberempt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oberempt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberempt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oberempt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Oberempt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberempt 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Oberempt. 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 53 military records available for the last name Oberempt. For the veterans among your Oberempt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberempt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Oberempt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oberempt in 1961 was 67, and 41 in 2003.

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