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Oblander Family History

Oblander Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for an upland dweller from Middle High German ob(e) ‘up above’ + lant ‘land terrain’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Oblander family from?

You can see how Oblander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oblander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oblander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Oblander families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Oblander's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Oblander families in 1911.
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What did your Oblander ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oblander. 100% of Oblander men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Oblander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oblander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oblander 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Oblander. 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 239 military records available for the last name Oblander. For the veterans among your Oblander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oblander lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Oblander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oblander in 1957 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oblander 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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