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Obyrne Family History

Obyrne Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Broin ‘descendant of Bran’ a personal name meaning ‘raven’ (see Byrne) or in some cases possibly from Ó Birn ‘descendant of Biorn’ the Irish form of the Old Norse personal name Bjǫrn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Obyrne family from?

You can see how Obyrne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obyrne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obyrne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Obyrne families living in Surrey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Obyrne's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Obyrne families in 1891.
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What did your Obyrne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obyrne. 24% of Obyrne men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Obyrne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obyrne were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Obyrne. For the veterans among your Obyrne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obyrne lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Obyrne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Obyrne in 1959 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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