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Obersheimer Family History

Obersheimer 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: Berkheimer, Berkheiser, Burkheimer, Bornheimer, Wertheimer

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Where is the Obersheimer family from?

You can see how Obersheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obersheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obersheimer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Obersheimer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Obersheimer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obersheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obersheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Obersheimer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Obersheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obersheimer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Obersheimer. 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 66 military records available for the last name Obersheimer. For the veterans among your Obersheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obersheimer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Obersheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Obersheimer in 1965 was 90, and 86 in 2004.

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