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Obey Family History

Obey Surname Meaning

English (London): habitational name from Oby Norfolk which is recorded as Othebei and Oebei in 1086. The placename derives from the Old Norse personal name Authi + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead village’.

Americanized form of French Aubin. Americanized form of French Canadian Aubé; see Aube.

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


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You can see how Obey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Obey families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Obey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Obey families in 1911.
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What did your Obey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Obey. 72% of Obey men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    72%
  • Teamster
    29%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 641 immigration records available for the last name Obey. 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 645 military records available for the last name Obey. For the veterans among your Obey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Obey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Obey in 1950 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

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