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Obright Family History

Obright 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: Bright, Ebright, Wright, Enright, Albright, Mcright, Upright, Akright

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Where is the Obright family from?

You can see how Obright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obright family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Obright families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Obright family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obright's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Obright families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obright 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 Obright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obright. 60% of Obright men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Obright women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obright 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Obright. 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 113 military records available for the last name Obright. For the veterans among your Obright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obright lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Obright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Obright in 1952 was 64, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obright 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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