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Obrist Family History

Obrist Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Oberst.

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


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Where is the Obrist family from?

You can see how Obrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrist family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Obrist families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Obrist families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Obrist's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Obrist families in 1891.
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What did your Obrist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obrist. 48% of Obrist men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Obrist women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Obrist were Accountant and Nurse.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Accountant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%

What Obrist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Obrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrist 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Obrist. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Obrist. For the veterans among your Obrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrist lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Obrist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Obrist in 1961 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

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