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Omness Family History

Omness 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: Osness, Otness, Ness, Urness, Lyness, Holness, Boness, Fodness

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Omness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omness 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Omness. 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 44 military records available for the last name Omness. For the veterans among your Omness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omness lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Omness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Omness in 1958 was 46, and 93 in 2004.

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