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Oberbeck Family History

Oberbeck Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from North German Overbeck from Middle Low German over de beke ‘across the creek’.

Habitational name from any of several places so named in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Oberbeck family from?

You can see how Oberbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberbeck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oberbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Oberbeck families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberbeck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oberbeck families in 1911.
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What did your Oberbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberbeck. 24% of Oberbeck men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Oberbeck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oberbeck were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oberbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberbeck 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Oberbeck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oberbeck. For the veterans among your Oberbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberbeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oberbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oberbeck in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberbeck 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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