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Obrey Family History

Obrey Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Aubry. Compare Aubrey.

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


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Where is the Obrey family from?

You can see how Obrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Obrey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Obrey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Obrey families in 1891.
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What did your Obrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Obrey. 100% of Obrey 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrey 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Obrey. 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 172 military records available for the last name Obrey. For the veterans among your Obrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Obrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Obrey in 1965 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obrey 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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