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Obbard Family History

Obbard Surname Meaning

see Hubbard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Obbard family from?

You can see how Obbard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obbard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Obbard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Obbard families living in Kent. This was about 22% of all the recorded Obbard's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Obbard families in 1891.
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What did your Obbard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Obbard. 50% of Obbard men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Obbard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Farmworker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obbard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obbard 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Obbard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Obbard. For the veterans among your Obbard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obbard lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Obbard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Obbard in 1982 was 82, and 81 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obbard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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