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Obrin Family History

Obrin Name 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: Dobrin, Brin, Kobrin, Bain, Marin, Orio, Brun, Oren, Bein, Tarin

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Where is the Obrin family from?

You can see how Obrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Obrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Obrin family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Obrin's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Obrin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Obrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obrin. 77% of Obrin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Obrin women worked as a House Work. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    77%
  • Inspector
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Obrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obrin 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Obrin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 235 military records available for the last name Obrin. For the veterans among your Obrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obrin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Obrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Obrin in 1963 was 47, and 61 in 2003.

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