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Obriest Family History

Obriest 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: Obrist, Priest, Triest, Zobrist, Briese, Bries, Griest, Brest

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Where is the Obriest family from?

You can see how Obriest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obriest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obriest family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Obriest's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Obriest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obriest 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 56 census records available for the last name Obriest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obriest 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 Obriest. 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 12 military records available for the last name Obriest. For the veterans among your Obriest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obriest lifespan?

Average Obriest life expectancy in 1975 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obriest 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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