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Obom Family History

Obom 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: Odom, Bo, Bow, Ober, Box, Bos, Som, Bon, Bohm, Ono

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Where is the Obom family from?

You can see how Obom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Obom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Obom families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obom's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Obom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Obom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obom 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Obom. 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 38 military records available for the last name Obom. For the veterans among your Obom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Obom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Obom in 1964 was 79, and 75 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obom 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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