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Obid Family History

Obid 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: Obi, Abid, Obeid, Obie, Abad, Bird, Ober, Eid, Orio, Oki

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Where is the Obid family from?

You can see how Obid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Obid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Obid families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Obid's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Obid families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Obid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obid 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Obid. 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 23 military records available for the last name Obid. For the veterans among your Obid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obid lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Obid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Obid in 1954 was 29, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obid 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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