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Obde Family History

Obde Surname 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: Obee, Ode, Obie, Ohde, Noble, Rode, Jude, Hyde, Ober, Jobe

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Where is the Obde family from?

You can see how Obde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obde family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Obde families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Obde's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Obde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Obde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obde 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Obde. 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 12 military records available for the last name Obde. For the veterans among your Obde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obde lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Obde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Obde in 1972 was 79, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obde 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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