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Obering Family History

Obering 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: Bering, Hering, Doering, Oberg, Neering, Viering, Lovering, Oeding

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Where is the Obering family from?

You can see how Obering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Obering families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Obering's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Obering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obering surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Obering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obering. 100% of Obering men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Obering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obering 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Obering. 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 42 military records available for the last name Obering. For the veterans among your Obering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obering lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Obering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Obering in 1967 was 80, and 91 in 2003.

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