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Omailey Family History

Omailey 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: Mailey, Bailey, Manley, Marley, Gailey, Magley, Smiley, Brailey

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Where is the Omailey family from?

You can see how Omailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omailey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Omailey families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Omailey families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Omailey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Omailey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Omailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omailey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Omailey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Omailey. For the veterans among your Omailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omailey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Omailey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Omailey in 1965 was 69, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omailey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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