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Obryon Family History

Obryon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Brien.

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


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Where is the Obryon family from?

You can see how Obryon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obryon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obryon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Obryon families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Obryon's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Obryon families in 1891.
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What did your Obryon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Obryon. 48% of Obryon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Obryon. 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 433 military records available for the last name Obryon. For the veterans among your Obryon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obryon lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Obryon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Obryon in 1957 was 42, and 60 in 2004.

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