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Obenour Family History

Obenour Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Obenauer.

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


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Where is the Obenour family from?

You can see how Obenour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obenour family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obenour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Obenour family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Obenour's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Obenour families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obenour 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 Obenour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obenour. 45% of Obenour men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Obenour women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Contractor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Obenour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obenour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obenour 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Obenour. 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 305 military records available for the last name Obenour. For the veterans among your Obenour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obenour lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Obenour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Obenour in 1957 was 31, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obenour 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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