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Obeid Name Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on Arabic ʿubayd ‘inferior servant’ found in combinations such as Obeidullah ‘humble servant of God/Allah’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians. Compare Obaid .

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


Similar surnames: Abid, Eid, Beld, Seid, Obee, Beed, Bein, Obie, Obert, Heid

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There are 254 census records available for the last name Obeid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obeid census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 261 immigration records available for the last name Obeid. 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 115 military records available for the last name Obeid. For the veterans among your Obeid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Obeid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Obeid in 1964 was 57, and 95 in 2004.

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