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Omeare Family History

Omeare 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: Mare, Mears, Meara, Mease, Teare, Weare, Beare, Meares, Peare, Meade

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Where is the Omeare family from?

You can see how Omeare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omeare family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Omeare families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Omeare family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Omeare's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Omeare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omeare 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 290 census records available for the last name Omeare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omeare 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Omeare. 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 16 military records available for the last name Omeare. For the veterans among your Omeare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omeare lifespan?

Average Omeare life expectancy in 2001 was 75 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 Omeare 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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