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Omsberg Family History

Omsberg 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: Osberg, Amberg, Risberg, Ostberg, Oberg, Mossberg, Homberg, Isberg

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Where is the Omsberg family from?

You can see how Omsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omsberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Omsberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Omsberg families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Omsberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Omsberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omsberg 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 Omsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Omsberg. 60% of Omsberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Omsberg 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Omsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Omsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omsberg 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Omsberg. 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 48 military records available for the last name Omsberg. For the veterans among your Omsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omsberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Omsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Omsberg in 1969 was 93, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Omsberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omsberg 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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