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Obray Name Meaning

English: variant of Aubrey .

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


Similar surnames: Dobry, Bray, Pray, Brad, Mabray, Ray, Moubray, Obey, Bracy, Bram

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Where is the Obray family from?

You can see how Obray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Obray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Obray families living in Kent. This was about 64% of all the recorded Obray's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Obray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Obray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Obray. 100% of Obray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obray 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Obray. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 247 military records available for the last name Obray. For the veterans among your Obray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obray lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Obray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Obray in 1964 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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