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Obrites Family History

Obrites 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: Brines, Britts, Bries, Briles, Trites, Brite, Crites, Fries, Ries

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Where is the Obrites family from?

You can see how Obrites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrites family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Obrites family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Obrites's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obrites families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obrites 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 24 census records available for the last name Obrites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrites 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 Obrites. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Obrites. For the veterans among your Obrites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrites lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Obrites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Obrites in 1963 was 56, and 79 in 1988.

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