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Omernick Family History

Omernick 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: Merrick, Bernick, Chernick, Wernick, Domenick, Oberdick, Pernick

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Where is the Omernick family from?

You can see how Omernick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omernick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Omernick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Omernick families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Omernick's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Omernick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omernick 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 Omernick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Storekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Omernick. 50% of Omernick men worked as a Storekeeper.

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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

  • Storekeeper
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Omernick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Omernick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omernick 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Omernick. 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 21 military records available for the last name Omernick. For the veterans among your Omernick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omernick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Omernick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Omernick in 1966 was 31, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omernick 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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