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Obrennan Family History

Obrennan Surname Meaning

from Ó Branáin see Brennan.

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


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You can see how Obrennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrennan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Obrennan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Obrennan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Obrennan families in 1880.
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There are 159 census records available for the last name Obrennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrennan 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Obrennan. 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 31 military records available for the last name Obrennan. For the veterans among your Obrennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrennan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Obrennan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Obrennan in 1981 was 80, and 71 in 2002.

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