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Obrym Family History

Obrym 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: Dobry, Ory, Orem, Abram, Brum, Bram, Orum, Brim, Bry, Bryk

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Where is the Obrym family from?

You can see how Obrym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrym family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Obrym family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Obrym's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Obrym families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obrym 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 9 census records available for the last name Obrym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrym 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Obrym. 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 Obrym. For the veterans among your Obrym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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