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Omars Family History

Omars 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, Mars, Omans, Mark, Mari, Maras, Amari, Oman, Amaro, Mar

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Where is the Omars family from?

You can see how Omars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omars family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Omars families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Omars family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Omars's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Omars families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omars 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 140 census records available for the last name Omars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omars 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 Omars. 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 6 military records available for the last name Omars. For the veterans among your Omars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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