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Oborg Family History

Oborg 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: Borg, Oberg, Oborn, Ober, Berg, Bora, Burg, Bork, Boberg, Roberg

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Where is the Oborg family from?

You can see how Oborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oborg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Oborg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Oborg families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oborg's in USA. California had the highest population of Oborg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Oborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oborg 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Oborg. 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 14 military records available for the last name Oborg. For the veterans among your Oborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oborg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Oborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oborg in 1968 was 73, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oborg 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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