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Obaugh Family History

Obaugh 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: Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Baugh, Hobaugh, Ebaugh, Haugh, Waugh, Bough

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Where is the Obaugh family from?

You can see how Obaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Obaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Obaugh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Obaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Obaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obaugh 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 Obaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obaugh. 50% of Obaugh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Obaugh women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obaugh were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Obaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Obaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obaugh 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Obaugh. 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 116 military records available for the last name Obaugh. For the veterans among your Obaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obaugh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Obaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Obaugh in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obaugh 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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