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Obinger Family History

Obinger 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: Oblinger, Ebinger, Binger, Olinger, Obringer, Bobinger, Slinger

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Where is the Obinger family from?

You can see how Obinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Obinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Obinger family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Obinger's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Obinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obinger 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 Obinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obinger. 50% of Obinger men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Obinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obinger were Truck Driver and Counter Woman.

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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 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Counter Woman
    50%

What Obinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Obinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obinger 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Obinger. 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 304 military records available for the last name Obinger. For the veterans among your Obinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Obinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Obinger in 1964 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obinger 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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