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Obermayr Family History

Obermayr 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: Obermann, Obermeyer, Obermark, Oberman, Berman, Bermann, Hoberman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obermayr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Obermayr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obermayr 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Obermayr. 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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There are 253 military records available for the last name Obermayr. For the veterans among your Obermayr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obermayr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Obermayr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Obermayr in 1962 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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