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Obelin Family History

Obelin 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: Belin, Oberlin, Berlin, Melin, Bein, Helin, Belan, Olin, Belkin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Obelin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Obelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obelin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Obelin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Obelin. For the veterans among your Obelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obelin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Obelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Obelin in 1968 was 67, and 71 in 1992.

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