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Obot Family History

Obot 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: Obst, Ott, Bo, Bow, Ober, Box, Ort, Oest, Root, Bos

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obot 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 54 census records available for the last name Obot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obot 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 Obot. 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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There are 40 military records available for the last name Obot. For the veterans among your Obot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obot lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Obot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Obot in 1972 was 88, and 74 in 2004.

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