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Obruse Family History

Obruse 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: Bruse, Brush, Brust, Brus, Brue, Brouse, Brule, Cruse, Bruce, Kruse

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Where is the Obruse family from?

You can see how Obruse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obruse family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Obruse families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Obruse's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Obruse families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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