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Omson Family History

Omson 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: Tomson, Olson, Son, Olsen, Samson, Orton, Jason, Elson, Oman, Anson

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Where is the Omson family from?

You can see how Omson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Omson families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Omson family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Omson's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Omson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Omson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Omson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Omson. For the veterans among your Omson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Omson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Omson in 1973 was 75, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omson 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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