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Obinson Family History

Obinson 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: Robinson, Benson, Pinson, Bisson, Kinson, Rubinson, Brinson, Minson

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Where is the Obinson family from?

You can see how Obinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obinson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Obinson family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obinson's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Obinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obinson 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 Obinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Obinson. 100% of Obinson men worked as a House Painter and 100% of Obinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • House Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Obinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Obinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obinson 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Obinson. 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 36 military records available for the last name Obinson. For the veterans among your Obinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obinson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Obinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Obinson in 1973 was 69, and 39 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obinson 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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