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Obriein Family History

Obriein 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: Brien, Bien, Marien, Briel, Bein, Brin, Bruin, Brier, Brislin

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Where is the Obriein family from?

You can see how Obriein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obriein family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Obriein family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Obriein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Obriein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Obriein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obriein 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Obriein. 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 3 military records available for the last name Obriein. For the veterans among your Obriein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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