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Obrain Family History

Obrain 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: Brain, Bain, Drain, Dobrin, Braun, Blain, Brin, Train, Bruin, Frain

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Where is the Obrain family from?

You can see how Obrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Obrain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Obrain family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Obrain's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Obrain families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obrain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Obrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrain 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Obrain. 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 145 military records available for the last name Obrain. For the veterans among your Obrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrain lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Obrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Obrain in 1982 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obrain ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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