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Obilz Family History

Obilz 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: Bilz, Bill, Milz, Bitz, Obi, Biltz, Obier, Belz, Pilz, Abila

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Where is the Obilz family from?

You can see how Obilz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obilz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Obilz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Obilz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Obilz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Obilz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obilz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Obilz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Obilz. For the veterans among your Obilz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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