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Obegi Family History

Obegi 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: Ober, Bedi, Obi, Obee, Oberg, Begin, Abegg, Beni, Beg, Obeid

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Where is the Obegi family from?

You can see how Obegi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obegi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Obegi families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Obegi families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obegi's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Obegi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obegi 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 Obegi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Obegi. 100% of Obegi 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Obegi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Obegi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obegi 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Obegi. 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 5 military records available for the last name Obegi. For the veterans among your Obegi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obegi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Obegi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Obegi in 1963 was 68, and 63 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obegi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obegi 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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