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Obermaier Family History

Obermaier 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: Obermeier, Obermeyer, Overmier, Obenauer, Obermann, Berrier

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Where is the Obermaier family from?

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

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obermaier. 34% of Obermaier men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Obermaier women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Obermaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Obermaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obermaier 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Obermaier. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Obermaier. For the veterans among your Obermaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obermaier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Obermaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Obermaier in 1961 was 55, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obermaier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obermaier 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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