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Omell Family History

Omell 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: Odell, Orell, Mell, Amell, Bell, Mill, Oswell, Fell, Hell, Knell

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Where is the Omell family from?

You can see how Omell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Omell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Omell families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Omell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Omell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Omell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Omell. 100% of Omell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Omell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Omell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omell 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Omell. 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 64 military records available for the last name Omell. For the veterans among your Omell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Omell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Omell in 1967 was 62, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Omell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omell 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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