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Omarah Family History

Omarah 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: March, Omar, Maras, Sarah, Amaral, Mara, Maran, Tomaras, Marsh, Omura

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Where is the Omarah family from?

You can see how Omarah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omarah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Omarah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Omarah families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Omarah's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Omarah families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omarah 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 528 census records available for the last name Omarah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omarah 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Omarah. 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 142 military records available for the last name Omarah. For the veterans among your Omarah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omarah lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Omarah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Omarah in 1964 was 67, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omarah 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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