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Obroen Family History

Obroen 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: Brown, Broten, Roen, Bruen, Boen, Broer, Broden, Breen, Groen, Bren

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Where is the Obroen family from?

You can see how Obroen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obroen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Obroen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Obroen family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Obroen's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Obroen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Obroen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obroen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Obroen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Obroen. For the veterans among your Obroen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obroen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obroen 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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