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Obrim Family History

Obrim 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: Brim, Prim, Dobrin, Orio, Trim, Brin, Ori, Orem, Obi, Abram

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Where is the Obrim family from?

You can see how Obrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Obrim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Obrim family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Obrim's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Obrim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obrim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Obrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrim 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Obrim. 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 15 military records available for the last name Obrim. For the veterans among your Obrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrim lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obrim 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obrim

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