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Obryant Family History

Obryant Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Brien.

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


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Where is the Obryant family from?

You can see how Obryant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obryant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Obryant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Obryant families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Obryant's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Obryant families in 1911.
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What did your Obryant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obryant. 42% of Obryant men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Obryant women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obryant were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Obryant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obryant 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Obryant. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Obryant. For the veterans among your Obryant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obryant lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Obryant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Obryant in 1952 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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