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Omahan Family History

Omahan 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: Mahan, Mohan, Madan, Gahan, Oman, Monahan, Maran, Shahan, Trahan

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Where is the Omahan family from?

You can see how Omahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omahan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Omahan families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Omahan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Omahan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omahan 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 56 census records available for the last name Omahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omahan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Omahan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Omahan. For the veterans among your Omahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omahan lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Omahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Omahan in 1987 was 73, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omahan 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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