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Obey Family History

Obey Name Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Obee, of which this is probably a variant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Obee, Cobey, Otey, Ober, Okey, Sobey, Orey, Dobey, Gobel, Osen

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Where is the Obey family from?

You can see how Obey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Obey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Obey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Obey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Obey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obey. 36% of Obey men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Obey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obey were Helper and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    36%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
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What Obey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Obey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obey 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 641 immigration records available for the last name Obey. 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 645 military records available for the last name Obey. For the veterans among your Obey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Obey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Obey in 1950 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

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