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Obergfell Family History

Obergfell Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: either a topographic name for someone living near a water fall, a windbreak, or a steep mountain slope.

It originates from Middle High German ober ‘upper’ + gevelle.

Alternatively, it can also be a habitational name from a settlement so named.

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


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Where is the Obergfell family from?

You can see how Obergfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obergfell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Obergfell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Obergfell family living in Yukon Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Obergfell's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Obergfell families in 1911.
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What did your Obergfell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obergfell. 17% of Obergfell men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Obergfell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obergfell were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    36%
  • Stocking Driver
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

What Obergfell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obergfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obergfell 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Obergfell. 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 273 military records available for the last name Obergfell. For the veterans among your Obergfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obergfell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Obergfell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Obergfell in 1959 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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