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Omeley Family History

Omeley 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: Medley, Seeley, Onley, Akeley, Meloy, Mele, Keeley, Oxley, Emley

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Where is the Omeley family from?

You can see how Omeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omeley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Omeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Omeley families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Omeley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Omeley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Omeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omeley 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Omeley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Omeley. For the veterans among your Omeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omeley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Omeley

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