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Omarra Family History

Omarra 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: Marra, Omar, Marr, Barra, Maria, Mara, Marta, Omura, Obara, Murra

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Where is the Omarra family from?

You can see how Omarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omarra family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Omarra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Omarra family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Omarra's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Omarra families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omarra 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 Omarra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Omarra. 60% of Omarra men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Omarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omarra 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Omarra. 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 183 military records available for the last name Omarra. For the veterans among your Omarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omarra lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Omarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Omarra in 1970 was 79, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omarra 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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