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Omalay Family History

Omalay 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: Malay, Maly, Ojala, Malak, Mally, Tomala, Balay, Maday, Malan, Maley

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Where is the Omalay family from?

You can see how Omalay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omalay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Omalay families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Omalay families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Omalay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Omalay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Omalay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omalay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Omalay. 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 29 military records available for the last name Omalay. For the veterans among your Omalay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omalay lifespan?

Average Omalay life expectancy in 1990 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omalay 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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