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Obreen Family History

Obreen 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: Breen, Green, Been, Treen, Bree, Bruen, Breden, Brenn, Breer, Breed

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Where is the Obreen family from?

You can see how Obreen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obreen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Obreen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Obreen families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Obreen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Obreen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obreen 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 Obreen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obreen. 43% of Obreen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Fireman
    29%

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Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Obreen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obreen 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Obreen. 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 63 military records available for the last name Obreen. For the veterans among your Obreen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obreen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Obreen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Obreen in 1964 was 47, and 76 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obreen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obreen 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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