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Obroe Family History

Obroe 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: Broe, Brow, Ore, Brue, Boe, Monroe, Roe, Oros, Bree, Orme

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Where is the Obroe family from?

You can see how Obroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obroe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obroe family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Obroe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Obroe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obroe 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 5 census records available for the last name Obroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obroe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Obroe. 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 Obroe. For the veterans among your Obroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obroe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obroe 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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