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Obrst Family History

Obrst 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: Obst, Oberst, Obrist, Brust, Best, Ort, Oest, Hurst, Borst, Ost

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Where is the Obrst family from?

You can see how Obrst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obrst family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Obrst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obrst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obrst 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 22 census records available for the last name Obrst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrst 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Obrst. 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 7 military records available for the last name Obrst. For the veterans among your Obrst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrst lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Obrst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Obrst in 1993 was 97, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obrst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obrst 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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