Origins of the O'Bree surname
About the O'Brees
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Interesting facts about O'bree
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the O'bree surname. The oldest one dates back to 1911.
What are the most common O'bree first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for O'brees
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for O'brees in 1921
Living On Own Means
3
None
3
At School
2
Barmaid
2
Dressmaker
2
Common male occupations for O'brees in 1921
Boatman
5
Mariner
5
Barber
2
Packer
2
Unemployed Solderer
2
