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Omari Family History

Omari Surname Meaning

Muslim: surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Omar.

Albanian: from the Muslim personal name Omar (Albanian definite form Omari).

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


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You can see how Omari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omari family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Omari families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Omari families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Omari's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Omari families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Omari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omari 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Omari. 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 219 military records available for the last name Omari. For the veterans among your Omari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omari lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Omari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Omari in 1975 was 78, and 37 in 2003.

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