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Obney Family History

Obney 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: Abney, Haney, Ney, Arney, Adney, Abner, Bey, Dabney, Olney, Coney

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Where is the Obney family from?

You can see how Obney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Obney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Obney families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obney's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Obney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obney 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 Obney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Companion were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obney. 44% of Obney men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Obney women worked as a Companion. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obney were Painter and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Companion
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Misc Dept
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Obney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Obney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obney 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Obney. 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 138 military records available for the last name Obney. For the veterans among your Obney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Obney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Obney in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obney 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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