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Omelia Family History

Omelia Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Máille (see O'Malley) in which the pronunciation of Irish -lle (as in English ‘million’) is represented by -lia.

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


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Where is the Omelia family from?

You can see how Omelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omelia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Omelia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Omelia families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Omelia's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Omelia families in 1891.
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What did your Omelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Omelia. 100% of Omelia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 678 immigration records available for the last name Omelia. 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 995 military records available for the last name Omelia. For the veterans among your Omelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omelia lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Omelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Omelia in 1946 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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