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Obrient Family History

Obrient 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, Briant, Brien, Brint, Brett, Sargent, Trent, Current, Priest

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Where is the Obrient family from?

You can see how Obrient families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrient family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Obrient families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Obrient families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obrient's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Obrient families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obrient 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 Obrient ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obrient. 50% of Obrient men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Obrient women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obrient were Salesman and 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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Obrient family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Obrient. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrient 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Obrient. 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 130 military records available for the last name Obrient. For the veterans among your Obrient ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrient lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Obrient life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Obrient in 1964 was 66, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obrient 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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