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Oburn Family History

Oburn 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: Coburn, Oborn, Osburn, Ogburn, Ozburn, Burn, Bury, Ober, Burr, Buren

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Where is the Oburn family from?

You can see how Oburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Oburn families living in Alberta. This was about 25% of all the recorded Oburn's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Oburn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oburn. 50% of Oburn men worked as a Farmer.

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

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farmers Son
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oburn 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Oburn. 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 238 military records available for the last name Oburn. For the veterans among your Oburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oburn lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Oburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oburn in 1956 was 56, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oburn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oburn 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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