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Oberkiser Family History

Oberkiser 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: Berkheiser, Beiser, Berrier, Bernier, Bercier, Obermeyer, Obermiller

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Where is the Oberkiser family from?

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

What did your Oberkiser ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Oberkiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberkiser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oberkiser. 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 62 military records available for the last name Oberkiser. For the veterans among your Oberkiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberkiser lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Oberkiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oberkiser in 1970 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

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