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Omel Family History

Omel 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: Orel, Omer, Imel, Emel, Opel, Romel, Kiel, Borel, Over, Omar

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Where is the Omel family from?

You can see how Omel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Omel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Omel family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Omel's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Omel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omel 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 Omel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Omel. 34% of Omel 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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Omel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Omel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omel 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Omel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Omel. For the veterans among your Omel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Omel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Omel in 1962 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Omel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omel 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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