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Omah Family History

Omah 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: Omar, Oman, Olah, Mah, May, Ma, Mao, Man, Oh, Max

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Where is the Omah family from?

You can see how Omah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Omah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Omah family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Omah's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Omah families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Omah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omah 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Omah. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Omah. For the veterans among your Omah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omah lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omah 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 Omah

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