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Obriski Family History

Obriski 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: Briski, Obremski, Brisk, Broski, Briske, Brisky, Bruski, Dobrinski

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Where is the Obriski family from?

You can see how Obriski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obriski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Obriski families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Obriski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Obriski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obriski 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 Obriski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obriski. 100% of Obriski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Obriski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Obriski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obriski 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 Obriski. 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 11 military records available for the last name Obriski. For the veterans among your Obriski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obriski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Obriski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Obriski in 1971 was 57, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obriski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obriski 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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