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Obryne Family History

Obryne Surname Meaning

from Ó Briain see O'Brien.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Obryne family from?

You can see how Obryne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obryne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obryne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Obryne families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obryne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Obryne families in 1891.
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What did your Obryne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obryne. 50% of Obryne women worked as a Presser.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obryne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obryne 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Obryne. 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 227 military records available for the last name Obryne. For the veterans among your Obryne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obryne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Obryne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Obryne in 1966 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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