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Obreski Family History

Obreski 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: Obremski, Bressi, Broski, Sobieski, Oleski, Bruski, Breske, Briski

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Where is the Obreski family from?

You can see how Obreski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obreski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obreski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Obreski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Obreski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obreski 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 54 census records available for the last name Obreski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obreski 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Obreski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Obreski. For the veterans among your Obreski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obreski lifespan?

Average Obreski life expectancy in 2002 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obreski 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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