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Omens Family History

Omens 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: Ovens, Omans, Owens, Emens, Meng, Meis, Oman, Oren, Means, Sens

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Where is the Omens family from?

You can see how Omens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Omens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Omens families living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Omens's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Omens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omens 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 Omens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Omens. 32% of Omens men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Omens women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Omens were Salesman and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    13%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Laborer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Omens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omens 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Omens. 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 236 military records available for the last name Omens. For the veterans among your Omens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Omens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Omens in 1964 was 61, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omens 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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