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Omaly Family History

Omaly 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: Maly, May, Omar, Oman, Malo, Kraly, Ojala, Sealy, Healy, Mally

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Where is the Omaly family from?

You can see how Omaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omaly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Omaly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Omaly family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Omaly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Omaly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omaly 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 512 census records available for the last name Omaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omaly 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Omaly. 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 71 military records available for the last name Omaly. For the veterans among your Omaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omaly lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Omaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Omaly in 1972 was 69, and 45 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omaly 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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