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Omary Family History

Omary Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Irish O'Mara influenced by the cult of the Virgin Mary.

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


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Where is the Omary family from?

You can see how Omary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Omary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Omary families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Omary's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Omary families in 1891.
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What did your Omary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Omary. 36% of Omary men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Omary women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Omary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omary 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 Omary. 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 405 military records available for the last name Omary. For the veterans among your Omary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omary lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Omary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Omary in 1958 was 56, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omary 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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