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Oberta Family History

Oberta 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: Berta, Obert, Oberto, Ober, Robert, Bera, Gobert, Berka, Berto

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Where is the Oberta family from?

You can see how Oberta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Oberta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Oberta family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberta's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Oberta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberta 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 Oberta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oberta. 60% of Oberta 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Telephone Operator
    40%

What Oberta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Oberta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberta 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Oberta. 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 13 military records available for the last name Oberta. For the veterans among your Oberta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberta lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Oberta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oberta in 1968 was 83, and 84 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberta 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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