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Oberlies Name Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone across from or above a reed field from ober (see Ober ) + Middle Low German (cognate) lūs(ch) ‘reed grass for cutting’.

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


Similar surnames: Berres, Berley, Oberlin, Oberley, Oberle, Bries, Eberlin, Berkes

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Where is the Oberlies family from?

You can see how Oberlies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberlies family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberlies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Oberlies families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Oberlies's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oberlies families in 1880.
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What did your Oberlies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberlies. 38% of Oberlies men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Oberlies women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oberlies were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Housework
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oberlies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberlies 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Oberlies. 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 334 military records available for the last name Oberlies. For the veterans among your Oberlies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberlies lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Oberlies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oberlies in 1949 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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