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Oberland Family History

Oberland 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: Berland, Overland, Obermann, Ferland, Erland, Borland, Burland

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Where is the Oberland family from?

You can see how Oberland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oberland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oberland family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberland's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oberland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oberland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberland. 46% of Oberland men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oberland women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Hand
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Oberland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Oberland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberland 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Oberland. 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 107 military records available for the last name Oberland. For the veterans among your Oberland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberland lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Oberland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oberland in 1955 was 66, and 90 in 2004.

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