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Obniskie Family History

Obniskie 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: Zabriskie, Onishi, Briske, Briskin, Briski, Ainslie, Bailie, Dansie

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Where is the Obniskie family from?

You can see how Obniskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obniskie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obniskie family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Obniskie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Obniskie families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Obniskie lifespan?

Average Obniskie life expectancy in 1982 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obniskie 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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