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Obriska Family History

Obriska 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: Brisk, Triska, Briske, Riska, Kriska, Brisky, Obrist, Briski

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Where is the Obriska family from?

You can see how Obriska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obriska family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Obriska family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Obriska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obriska families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Obriska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obriska 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Obriska. 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 Obriska. For the veterans among your Obriska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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