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Omlan Family History

Omlan 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: Oman, Olan, Omar, Man, Osman, Organ, Balan, Roman, Orman, Osland

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Where is the Omlan family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omlan 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 Omlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Omlan. 100% of Omlan men worked as a Mill Worker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Omlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omlan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Omlan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Omlan. For the veterans among your Omlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omlan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Omlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Omlan in 1989 was 81, and 89 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omlan 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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