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Obyan Family History

Obyan 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: Yan, Bean, Ban, Bryan, Ryan, Payan, Cryan, Bran, Boan, Byam

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Where is the Obyan family from?

You can see how Obyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obyan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Obyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Obyan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Obyan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Obyan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obyan 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 291 census records available for the last name Obyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obyan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Obyan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Obyan. For the veterans among your Obyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obyan lifespan?

Average Obyan life expectancy in 1990 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obyan 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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