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Obiren Family History

Obiren 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: Biren, Bien, Oren, Buren, Biron, Oien, Boren, Obier, Siren, Toburen

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Where is the Obiren family from?

You can see how Obiren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obiren family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obiren families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Obiren family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Obiren's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Obiren families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obiren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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What did your Obiren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obiren. 50% of Obiren men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Obiren women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obiren were Chauffeur and Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Obiren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Obiren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obiren 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Obiren. 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 71 military records available for the last name Obiren. For the veterans among your Obiren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obiren lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Obiren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Obiren in 1977 was 67, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obiren 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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