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Obreight Family History

Obreight 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: Bright, Obrecht, Ebright, Streight, Wright, Sleight, Speight, Breig

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Where is the Obreight family from?

You can see how Obreight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obreight family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Obreight families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Obreight's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obreight families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Obreight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obreight 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Obreight. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Obreight. For the veterans among your Obreight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obreight lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Obreight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Obreight in 1967 was 73, and 76 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obreight 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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