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Obren Family History

Obren 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: Oren, Bren, Ouren, Ohren, Ogren, Orren, Olsen, Ober, Uren, Ben

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Where is the Obren family from?

You can see how Obren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Obren families living in Channel Islands. This was about 80% of all the recorded Obren's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Obren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Obren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obren. 70% of Obren men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Obren women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Fireman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obren 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Obren. 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 96 military records available for the last name Obren. For the veterans among your Obren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obren lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Obren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Obren in 1976 was 92, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obren 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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