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Omax Family History

Omax 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, Max, Oman, Lomax, May, Ma, Mao, Man, Maw, Osman

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Where is the Omax family from?

You can see how Omax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omax family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Omax families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Omax family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Omax's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Omax families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Omax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omax 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Omax. 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 1 military records available for the last name Omax. For the veterans among your Omax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omax lifespan?

Average Omax life expectancy in 1974 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omax 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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