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Obstgarten Family History

Obstgarten 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: Lustgarten, Garten, Baumgarten, Westgate, Weingarten, Rosengarten

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Where is the Obstgarten family from?

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

What did your Obstgarten ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Obstgarten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Obstgarten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obstgarten 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Obstgarten. 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 21 military records available for the last name Obstgarten. For the veterans among your Obstgarten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obstgarten lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Obstgarten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Obstgarten in 1971 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

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