Origins of the O'Bryen surname
About the O'Bryens
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Interesting facts about O'bryen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the O'bryen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were O'bryens most likely to marry?
O Bryens
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Our tell us which families married O'bryens.
What are the most common O'bryen first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for O'bryens
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'bryens in 1921
Private Means
5
At Home
3
Servant
3
Income From Dividends
2
Living On Own Means
2
Common male occupations for O'bryens in 1921
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2
Catholic Priest
2
Coal Miner
2
Retired Electrical Engineer
2
Salespersons
2
