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Obree Family History

Obree Surname Meaning

see Obray.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Obree family from?

You can see how Obree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obree family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Obree families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Obree families living in Kent. This was about 63% of all the recorded Obree's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Obree families in 1891.
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What did your Obree ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Obree. 100% of Obree 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Obree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obree 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Obree. 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 83 military records available for the last name Obree. For the veterans among your Obree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obree lifespan?

Average Obree life expectancy in 1978 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obree 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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