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So'brien Family History

So'brien 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: O'brien, O'brion, O'brian, Dobrin, Mcbrien, Bobzien, Brien, Kobrin

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Where is the So'brien family from?

You can see how So'brien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The So'brien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 So'brien family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded So'brien's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of So'brien families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name So'brien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, So'brien 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 24 immigration records available for the last name So'brien. 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 2 military records available for the last name So'brien. For the veterans among your So'brien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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