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Oberdeck Family History

Oberdeck 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: Oberbeck, Oberdick, Overbeck, Overpeck, Bezdek, Bernick, Burdock

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Where is the Oberdeck family from?

You can see how Oberdeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberdeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberdeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oberdeck families living in Maryland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Oberdeck's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Oberdeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberdeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oberdeck ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oberdeck ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Oberdeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberdeck 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Oberdeck. 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 22 military records available for the last name Oberdeck. For the veterans among your Oberdeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberdeck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Oberdeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oberdeck in 1972 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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