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O'malia Family History

O'malia 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: D'alia, Malia, O'melia, Malik, Malin, Melia, Maria, Malis, Malina

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Where is the O'malia family from?

You can see how O'malia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The O'malia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most O'malia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 O'malia family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded O'malia's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of O'malia families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name O'malia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, O'malia 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 212 immigration records available for the last name O'malia. 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 490 military records available for the last name O'malia. For the veterans among your O'malia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O'malia lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, O'malia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for O'malia in 1994 was 44, and 30 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your O'malia 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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