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Obeirn Family History

Obeirn Surname Meaning

from Ó Beirn see Beirne.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Obeirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obeirn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Obeirn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Obeirn families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obeirn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Obeirn families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Obeirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obeirn 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Obeirn. 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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There are 23 military records available for the last name Obeirn. For the veterans among your Obeirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obeirn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Obeirn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Obeirn in 1965 was 72, and 89 in 1996.

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