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Ommerman Family History

Ommerman 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: Immerman, Ammerman, Ockerman, Moerman, Timmerman, Opferman, Otterman

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Where is the Ommerman family from?

You can see how Ommerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ommerman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ommerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ommerman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ommerman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ommerman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ommerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Ommerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ommerman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ommerman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ommerman. For the veterans among your Ommerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ommerman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ommerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ommerman in 1963 was 78, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ommerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ommerman 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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