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Oboarke Family History

Oboarke 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: Borke, Barke, Bourke, Barre, Blake, Brake, Berke, Bourne, Barker

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Where is the Oboarke family from?

You can see how Oboarke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oboarke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oboarke families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Oboarke's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Oboarke families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Oboarke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oboarke 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oboarke. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oboarke. For the veterans among your Oboarke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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