This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Obowa family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Obowa Family History

Obowa 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: Boda, Bow, Bora, Sobota, Ozawa, Obara, Bona, Oba, Boza, Ogawa

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Obowa family from?

You can see how Obowa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obowa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obowa family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Obowa's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Obowa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obowa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Obowa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obowa. 100% of Obowa men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Obowa women worked as a Maid.

View Census Data for Obowa | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Obowa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Obowa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obowa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Obowa

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Obowa. 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.

View all Obowa immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Obowa. For the veterans among your Obowa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Obowa military records

You've only scratched the surface of Obowa family history

Discover More

What is the average Obowa lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Obowa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Obowa in 1977 was 88, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obowa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obowa 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Obowa family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial