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Oblak Family History

Oblak Name Meaning

Slovenian: nickname from oblak ‘cloud’ possibly denoting an ill-humored or gloomy person.

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


Similar surnames: Selak, Kolak, Blau, Bak, Belak, Blas, Blake, Black, Kobak, Bodak

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Where is the Oblak family from?

You can see how Oblak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oblak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Oblak families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Oblak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oblak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oblak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oblak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oblak. 27% of Oblak men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Oblak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oblak were Machinist and Machine Operator. .

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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
    27%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oblak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oblak 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Oblak. 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 598 military records available for the last name Oblak. For the veterans among your Oblak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oblak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oblak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oblak in 1964 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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