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Obrochta Family History

Obrochta Name Meaning

Polish: from German Albrecht .

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


Similar surnames: Brecht, Bracht, Buchta, Obrecht, Sirota, Proch, Rochman, Bloch

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Where is the Obrochta family from?

You can see how Obrochta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrochta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Obrochta families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Obrochta's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Obrochta families in 1920.
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What did your Obrochta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obrochta. 28% of Obrochta men worked as a 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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Loader
    19%
  • Track Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Obrochta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrochta 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Obrochta. 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 137 military records available for the last name Obrochta. For the veterans among your Obrochta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrochta lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Obrochta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Obrochta in 1952 was 37, and 89 in 2004.

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