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Obhin Family History

Obhin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bain, Dobrin, Chin, Bein, Brin, Shin, Tobin, Olin, Obi, Robin

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Where is the Obhin family from?

You can see how Obhin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obhin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obhin family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Obhin's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Obhin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Obhin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obhin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Obhin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Obhin. For the veterans among your Obhin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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