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Oberem Family History

Oberem 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, Orem, Oberle, Obee, Oberg, Oberst, Ostrem, Obert, Oberto, Beres

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Where is the Oberem family from?

You can see how Oberem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oberem family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oberem's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Oberem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oberem ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Oberem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberem 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Oberem. 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 20 military records available for the last name Oberem. For the veterans among your Oberem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberem lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Oberem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Oberem in 1970 was 94, and 82 in 1995.

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