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Obleton Family History

Obleton 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: Embleton, Oulton, Breton, Oleson, Obregon, Colleton, Robleto, Beeton

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Where is the Obleton family from?

You can see how Obleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obleton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Obleton families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obleton's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Obleton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Obleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obleton. 100% of Obleton men worked as a 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Obleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obleton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Obleton. 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 28 military records available for the last name Obleton. For the veterans among your Obleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obleton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Obleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Obleton in 1959 was 55, and 66 in 2003.

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