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Omet Family History

Omet 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: Kmet, Omer, Smet, Ott, Over, Omar, Mei, Ober, Metz, Homer

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Where is the Omet family from?

You can see how Omet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Omet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Omet families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Omet's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Omet families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omet 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 Omet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Omet. 100% of Omet women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Omet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omet 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Omet. 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 14 military records available for the last name Omet. For the veterans among your Omet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Omet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Omet in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omet 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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