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O Bryan Family History

O Bryan 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: Bryan, O'ryan, Ryan, Cryan, O'bryan, Yan, Norman, German, Thurman

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Where is the O Bryan family from?

You can see how O Bryan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The O Bryan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most O Bryan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 O Bryan families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded O Bryan's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of O Bryan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the O Bryan 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 O Bryan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named O Bryan. 79% of O Bryan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Shorthand Typist
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name O Bryan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, O Bryan 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 124 immigration records available for the last name O Bryan. 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 334 military records available for the last name O Bryan. For the veterans among your O Bryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O Bryan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, O Bryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for O Bryan in 1983 was 66, and 78 in 2002.

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