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Obhof Family History

Obhof 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: Ochoa, Imhof, Hof, Chon, Cho, Bao, Zhou, Bo, Thor, Bow

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Where is the Obhof family from?

You can see how Obhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obhof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Obhof families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obhof's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Obhof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obhof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Obhof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obhof. 100% of Obhof men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Obhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obhof 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Obhof. 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 19 military records available for the last name Obhof. For the veterans among your Obhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obhof lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Obhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Obhof in 1962 was 82, and 74 in 2003.

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