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Ombay Family History

Ombay 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: May, Omar, Bay, Oman, Bomba, Gabay, Okray, Lomba, Tebay, Orban

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Where is the Ombay family from?

You can see how Ombay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ombay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ombay family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Ombay's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Ombay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ombay 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 Ombay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ombay. 100% of Ombay men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Ombay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ombay 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ombay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ombay. For the veterans among your Ombay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ombay lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ombay

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