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Omos Family History

Omos 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: Amos, Oros, Omo, Olmos, Kos, Moss, Omar, Roos, Mo, Moy

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Where is the Omos family from?

You can see how Omos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omos family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Omos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Omos family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Omos's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Omos families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Omos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omos 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Omos. 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 Omos. For the veterans among your Omos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omos lifespan?

Average Omos life expectancy in 1994 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omos 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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