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Obryan Family History

Obryan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Brien.

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


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Where is the Obryan family from?

You can see how Obryan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obryan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obryan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 42 Obryan families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Obryan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Obryan families in 1891.
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What did your Obryan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obryan. 28% of Obryan men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Obryan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obryan were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Obryan. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Obryan. For the veterans among your Obryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obryan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Obryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Obryan in 1949 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obryan 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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