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Obiols Family History

Obiols 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: Oriol, Bills, Ozols, Bold, Bos, Orio, Bill, Biss, Pioli, Priolo

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Where is the Obiols family from?

You can see how Obiols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obiols family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obiols families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Obiols families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Obiols's in USA. California had the highest population of Obiols families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Obiols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obiols 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Obiols. 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 3 military records available for the last name Obiols. For the veterans among your Obiols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obiols lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Obiols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Obiols in 1970 was 83, and 3 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obiols 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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