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Oberstar Family History

Oberstar 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: Oberst, Bester, Berta, Borstad, Barstad, Gerster, Fjerstad, Erstad

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Where is the Oberstar family from?

You can see how Oberstar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberstar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oberstar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Oberstar families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Oberstar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oberstar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberstar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oberstar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oberstar. 60% of Oberstar men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    40%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Oberstar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberstar 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Oberstar. 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 154 military records available for the last name Oberstar. For the veterans among your Oberstar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberstar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Oberstar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oberstar in 1960 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

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