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Omahey Family History

Omahey 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: Maxey, Matey, Mabey, Oakey, Fahey, Mazey, Maheu, Maley, Vahey, Trahey

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Where is the Omahey family from?

You can see how Omahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omahey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Omahey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Omahey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Omahey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Omahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omahey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Omahey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Omahey. For the veterans among your Omahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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