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Obrens Family History

Obrens 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: Brent, Oren, Ovens, Torrens, Bress, Brenes, Ahrens, Brons, Brenn

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Where is the Obrens family from?

You can see how Obrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Obrens families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Obrens families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obrens's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Obrens families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obrens 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 18 census records available for the last name Obrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrens 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Obrens. 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 Obrens. For the veterans among your Obrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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