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Omelveny Family History

Omelveny 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: Melendy, Melena, Melvin, Deveny, Keaveny, Mulvey, Cerveny, Selvey

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Where is the Omelveny family from?

You can see how Omelveny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omelveny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Omelveny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Omelveny families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Omelveny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Omelveny families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Omelveny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omelveny 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Omelveny. 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 56 military records available for the last name Omelveny. For the veterans among your Omelveny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omelveny lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Omelveny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Omelveny in 1943 was 31, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omelveny 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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