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Obready Family History

Obready 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: Bready, Broady, Brady, Ready, Maready, Obray, Read, Reddy, Breda

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Where is the Obready family from?

You can see how Obready families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obready family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Obready families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Obready's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Obready families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Obready. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obready 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Obready. 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 1 military records available for the last name Obready. For the veterans among your Obready ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obready lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1991, in the United States, Obready life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Obready in 1988 was 82, and 75 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obready 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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