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Obeid Surname Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on Arabic ʿubayd ‘inferior servant’ found in combinations such as Obeidullah ‘humble servant of God/Allah’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


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There are 254 census records available for the last name Obeid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obeid census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Obeid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Obeid in 1964 was 57, and 95 in 2004.

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