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Omenson Family History

Omenson 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: Benson, Melson, Menon, Stenson, Merson, Sorenson, Omundson, Manson

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Where is the Omenson family from?

You can see how Omenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Omenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Omenson families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Omenson's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Omenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omenson 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 Omenson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Omenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Omenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omenson 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Omenson. 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 42 military records available for the last name Omenson. For the veterans among your Omenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omenson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Omenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Omenson in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Omenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omenson 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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