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Oboy Family History

Oboy 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: Boy, Obey, Bo, Loy, Troy, Bow, Ober, Box, Moy, Bay

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Where is the Oboy family from?

You can see how Oboy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oboy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oboy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Oboy families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Oboy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oboy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oboy 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 Oboy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oboy. 100% of Oboy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oboy women worked as a Nurse.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Oboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oboy 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Oboy. 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 159 military records available for the last name Oboy. For the veterans among your Oboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oboy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Oboy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oboy in 1955 was 48, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oboy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oboy 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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