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Obryn Family History

Obryn 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: Bryn, Bryan, Brun, Brin, Bryne, Bran, Bry, Bren, Bryk, Brye

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Where is the Obryn family from?

You can see how Obryn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obryn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Obryn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Obryn families living in Illinois. This was about 66% of all the recorded Obryn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Obryn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Obryn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obryn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Obryn. 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 20 military records available for the last name Obryn. For the veterans among your Obryn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obryn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Obryn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Obryn in 1969 was 82, and 98 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obryn 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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