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Omerod Family History

Omerod 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: Ormerod, Herod, Mero, Otero, Pomeroy, Omer, Sherod, Romero, Somero

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Where is the Omerod family from?

You can see how Omerod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omerod family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Omerod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Omerod families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Omerod's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Omerod families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omerod 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 Omerod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Omerod. 60% of Omerod men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Omerod women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Omerod were Cotton Weaver and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Cotton Weaver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    17%

What Omerod family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Omerod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omerod 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Omerod. 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 131 military records available for the last name Omerod. For the veterans among your Omerod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omerod lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Omerod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Omerod in 1972 was 59, and 71 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omerod 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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