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Omaro Family History

Omaro 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: Omar, Amaro, Maro, Tomaro, Mark, Mao, Mars, Mari, Aro, Amari

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Where is the Omaro family from?

You can see how Omaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omaro family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Omaro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Omaro families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Omaro's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Omaro families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omaro 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 285 census records available for the last name Omaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omaro 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Omaro. 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 9 military records available for the last name Omaro. For the veterans among your Omaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omaro lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Omaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Omaro in 1970 was 76, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omaro 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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