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Oberstein Family History

Oberstein Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German ober ‘upper’ + stein ‘rock stone’ also ‘castle’ hence a habitational or topographic name from the place Idar-Oberstein in Rhineland-Palatinate.

The latter part of the name is taken from a rock above the town.

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


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Where is the Oberstein family from?

You can see how Oberstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Oberstein families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberstein's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Oberstein families in 1880.
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What did your Oberstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Agent
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Oberstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Oberstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberstein 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Oberstein. 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 409 military records available for the last name Oberstein. For the veterans among your Oberstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberstein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Oberstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Oberstein in 1960 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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