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Omey Family History

Omey 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: Oley, Omer, Amey, Comey, Orey, Tomey, Obey, Mey, Okey, Otey

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Where is the Omey family from?

You can see how Omey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Omey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Omey families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Omey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Omey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omey 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 Omey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Omey. 34% of Omey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Omey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Omey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Omey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omey 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Omey. 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 202 military records available for the last name Omey. For the veterans among your Omey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Omey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Omey in 1963 was 79, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Omey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omey 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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