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Oblander Family History

Oblander Name Meaning

German: topographic name for an upland dweller from Middle High German ob(e) ‘up above’ + lant ‘land terrain’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. Compare Oberlander .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nylander, Lander, Bolander, Sander, Oberlander, Blender, Glander

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Where is the Oblander family from?

You can see how Oblander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oblander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oblander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Oblander families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Oblander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oblander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oblander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oblander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oblander. 50% of Oblander men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Oblander women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oblander were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oblander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oblander 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Oblander. 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 239 military records available for the last name Oblander. For the veterans among your Oblander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oblander lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Oblander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oblander in 1957 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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