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Obrish Family History

Obrish 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, Brush, Dobish, Krish, Brash, Drish, Borish, Barish, Orris

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Where is the Obrish family from?

You can see how Obrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obrish family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Obrish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Obrish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obrish 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 26 census records available for the last name Obrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrish 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Obrish. 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 6 military records available for the last name Obrish. For the veterans among your Obrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Obrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Obrish in 1969 was 71, and 41 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obrish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obrish 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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