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Oberc Family History

Oberc 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: Ober, Oberg, Obert, Over, Berg, Kober, Oder, Robert, Berk, Eber

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Where is the Oberc family from?

You can see how Oberc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberc family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oberc families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Oberc's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oberc families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oberc ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oberc. 100% of Oberc 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Oberc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberc 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Oberc. 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 90 military records available for the last name Oberc. For the veterans among your Oberc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberc lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Oberc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oberc in 1960 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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