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Oberfoell Family History

Oberfoell 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: Obergfell, Overfield, Overfelt, Berfield, Burrell, Orrell, Abrell

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Where is the Oberfoell family from?

You can see how Oberfoell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberfoell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberfoell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Oberfoell families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberfoell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Oberfoell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberfoell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oberfoell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberfoell. 50% of Oberfoell men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Oberfoell women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Oberfoell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Oberfoell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberfoell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Oberfoell. 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 Oberfoell. For the veterans among your Oberfoell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberfoell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oberfoell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oberfoell in 1962 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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