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Omits Family History

Omits 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: Smits, Smith, Mis, Mies, Mitts, Mita, Omans, Comito, Suits, Mims

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You can see how Omits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omits family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Omits family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Omits's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Omits families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Omits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omits 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Omits. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Omits. For the veterans among your Omits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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