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Obins Family History

Obins 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: Robins, Bins, Biss, Bing, Ovens, Lins, Mains, Tobin, Bines, Bina

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Where is the Obins family from?

You can see how Obins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Obins families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Obins's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Obins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obins 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 88 census records available for the last name Obins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obins 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Obins. 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 13 military records available for the last name Obins. For the veterans among your Obins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obins lifespan?

Average Obins life expectancy in 2003 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obins 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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