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Omant Family History

Omant 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: Oman, Omans, Omar, Mann, Man, Osman, Gant, Morant, Grant, Kant

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Where is the Omant family from?

You can see how Omant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Omant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Omant families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Omant's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Omant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Omant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Omant. 100% of Omant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Omant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omant 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Omant. 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 43 military records available for the last name Omant. For the veterans among your Omant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omant lifespan?

Average Omant life expectancy in 1965 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omant 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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