This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Obriar family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Obriar Family History

Obriar 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: Briar, Brier, Brian, Brar, Bria, Friar, Bear, Brill, Adrian, Brick

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Obriar family from?

You can see how Obriar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obriar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Obriar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Obriar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obriar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obriar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Obriar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Obriar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obriar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Obriar

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Obriar. 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.

View all Obriar immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Obriar. For the veterans among your Obriar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Obriar military records

You've only scratched the surface of Obriar family history

Discover More

What is the average Obriar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obriar 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obriar

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Obriar family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial