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Oberthur Family History

Oberthur 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: Arthur, Werther, Obert, Oberto, Oberhaus, Mcarthur, Bertha, Berth

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Where is the Oberthur family from?

You can see how Oberthur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberthur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oberthur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Oberthur family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberthur's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Oberthur families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberthur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oberthur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oberthur. 100% of Oberthur 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 607 census records available for the last name Oberthur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberthur 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Oberthur. 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 111 military records available for the last name Oberthur. For the veterans among your Oberthur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberthur lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Oberthur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oberthur in 1971 was 83, and 88 in 2002.

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