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Obando Family History

Obando Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Obando in Extremadura province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Obando family from?

You can see how Obando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obando family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obando family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Obando's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Obando families in 1920.
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What did your Obando ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obando. 100% of Obando men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Obando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obando 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 875 immigration records available for the last name Obando. 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 42 military records available for the last name Obando. For the veterans among your Obando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obando lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Obando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Obando in 1949 was 41, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obando 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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