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Omberson Family History

Omberson 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: Amberson, Emberson, Merson, Otterson, Emberton, Robberson, Berson

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Where is the Omberson family from?

You can see how Omberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omberson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Omberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Omberson families living in Minnesota. This was about 65% of all the recorded Omberson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Omberson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Omberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omberson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Omberson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Omberson. For the veterans among your Omberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omberson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Omberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Omberson in 1974 was 80, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omberson 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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