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Omrie Family History

Omrie 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: Comrie, Imrie, Marie, Orio, Ore, Erie, Ori, Norrie, Corrie, Orme

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Where is the Omrie family from?

You can see how Omrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omrie family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Omrie families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Omrie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Omrie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Omrie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Omrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omrie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Omrie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Omrie. For the veterans among your Omrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omrie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omrie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Omrie

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