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Oberts Family History

Oberts 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: Roberts, Obert, Oberto, Eberts, Ober, Robert, Beets, Gobert, Berto

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Where is the Oberts family from?

You can see how Oberts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Oberts families living in Illinois. This was about 79% of all the recorded Oberts's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oberts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oberts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberts. 30% of Oberts men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oberts women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    30%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberts 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Oberts. 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 548 military records available for the last name Oberts. For the veterans among your Oberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberts lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Oberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Oberts in 1958 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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