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Obriant Family History

Obriant Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Brien with excrescent -t.

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


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Where is the Obriant family from?

You can see how Obriant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obriant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obriant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Obriant families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Obriant's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Obriant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obriant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Obriant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obriant. 50% of Obriant men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Obriant women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Obriant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Obriant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obriant 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Obriant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Obriant. For the veterans among your Obriant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obriant lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Obriant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Obriant in 1945 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Obriant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obriant 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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