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Obois Family History

Obois 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: Bois, Boris, Bos, Boss, Lois, Dobos, Oros, Buis, Obi, Dubois

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Where is the Obois family from?

You can see how Obois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obois family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Obois family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Obois's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Obois families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Obois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obois 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Obois. 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 10 military records available for the last name Obois. For the veterans among your Obois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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