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Oberle Family History

Oberle Name Meaning

South German and Swiss German:: from an Alemannic pet form of the personal name Albrecht . topographic name for someone who lived at the upper end of or above a settlement from Middle High German ober ‘upper (one)’ + the diminutive suffix -le.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ober, Aberle, Abele, Berke, Oberst, Berley, Erle, Oberlin, Sterle

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Where is the Oberle family from?

You can see how Oberle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Oberle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 73 Oberle families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Oberle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oberle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oberle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberle. 17% of Oberle men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Oberle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oberle were Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Oberle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberle 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Oberle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Oberle. For the veterans among your Oberle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberle lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Oberle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oberle in 1943 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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