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Omealia Family History

Omealia 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: Melia, Malia, Malik, Melis, Melin, Malin, Merlin, Maria, Mellis

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Where is the Omealia family from?

You can see how Omealia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omealia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Omealia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Omealia families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Omealia's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Omealia families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Omealia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omealia 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Omealia. 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 120 military records available for the last name Omealia. For the veterans among your Omealia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omealia lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Omealia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Omealia in 1969 was 62, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omealia 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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