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Oblin Family History

Oblin 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: Olin, Ohlin, Orlin, Roblin, Noblin, Oslin, Eblin, Bain, Melin, Lin

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Where is the Oblin family from?

You can see how Oblin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oblin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oblin families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Oblin families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oblin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Oblin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Oblin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oblin 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Oblin. 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 42 military records available for the last name Oblin. For the veterans among your Oblin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oblin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Oblin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oblin in 1968 was 55, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oblin 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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