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Oberto Family History

Oberto Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Piedmont):: from the ancient Germanic personal name composed of audha ‘power wealth’ + berht ‘bright’.

Variant of the personal name Uberto; see Uberti.

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


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Where is the Oberto family from?

You can see how Oberto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberto family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Oberto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Oberto family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oberto's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oberto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberto 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 Oberto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberto. 36% of Oberto men worked as a Miner and 100% of Oberto women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Miner
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Telegraphy
    15%
  • Attendant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Oberto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oberto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberto 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Oberto. 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 386 military records available for the last name Oberto. For the veterans among your Oberto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberto lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Oberto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Oberto in 1960 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberto 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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