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Obolen Family History

Obolen 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: Bolen, Nolen, Boden, Bogen, Bole, Dolen, Stolen, Bohlen, Woolen

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Where is the Obolen family from?

You can see how Obolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obolen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obolen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Obolen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obolen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obolen 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 3 census records available for the last name Obolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obolen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Obolen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Obolen. For the veterans among your Obolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obolen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obolen 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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