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Obies Family History

Obies 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: Bies, Obier, Dobies, Obie, Fries, Ober, Bien, Biss, Ries, Bier

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Obies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obies 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Obies. 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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There are 29 military records available for the last name Obies. For the veterans among your Obies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obies lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Obies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Obies in 1985 was 66, and 37 in 2003.

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