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Omaley Family History

Omaley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Malley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Omaley family from?

You can see how Omaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Omaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Omaley families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Omaley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Omaley families in 1891.
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What did your Omaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Roofer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Omaley. 100% of Omaley men worked as a Roofer and 34% of Omaley women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Roofer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Sale Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Omaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Omaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omaley 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Omaley. 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 652 military records available for the last name Omaley. For the veterans among your Omaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omaley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Omaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Omaley in 1952 was 33, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omaley 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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