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Oblien Family History

Oblien 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: Bien, Lien, Holien, Bliek, Klien, Blier, Julien, Brien, Lilien, Blinn

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Where is the Oblien family from?

You can see how Oblien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oblien family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oblien families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Oblien families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oblien's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oblien families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Oblien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oblien 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 Oblien. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oblien. For the veterans among your Oblien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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