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Omnet Family History

Omnet 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: Bonnet, Kmet, Olney, Oneto, Cornet, Omer, Ebnet, Monet, Bohnet, Ommen

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Where is the Omnet family from?

You can see how Omnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omnet family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Omnet families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Omnet family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Omnet's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Omnet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omnet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Omnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omnet 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Omnet. 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 8 military records available for the last name Omnet. For the veterans among your Omnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omnet lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omnet 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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