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Oberkfell Family History

Oberkfell 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, Overfelt, Bergfeld, Bernfeld, Berkel, Barkell, Becknell

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Where is the Oberkfell family from?

You can see how Oberkfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberkfell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oberkfell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberkfell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oberkfell families in 1920.
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What did your Oberkfell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Oberkfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberkfell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oberkfell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oberkfell. For the veterans among your Oberkfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberkfell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Oberkfell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oberkfell in 1967 was 71, and 63 in 2003.

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