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Omas Family History

Omas 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: Omar, Oman, Mas, Omans, Lomas, Ogas, Oas, Tomas, Comas, Romas

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Where is the Omas family from?

You can see how Omas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Omas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Omas family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Omas's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Omas families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Omas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omas 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Omas. 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 52 military records available for the last name Omas. For the veterans among your Omas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Omas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Omas in 1968 was 64, and 40 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omas 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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