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Oberin Family History

Oberin 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: Oberlin, Berlin, Ober, Dobrin, Bein, Brin, Belin, Bergin, Merin

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Where is the Oberin family from?

You can see how Oberin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Oberin families living in New Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oberin's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Oberin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oberin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Oberin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberin 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Oberin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Oberin. For the veterans among your Oberin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Oberin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oberin in 1976 was 63, and 96 in 2003.

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