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Omann Family History

Omann Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Ohmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Omann family from?

You can see how Omann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Omann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Omann family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Omann's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Omann families in 1911.
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What did your Omann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Omann. 32% of Omann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Omann women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Farm Helper
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Omann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Omann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omann 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Omann. 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 190 military records available for the last name Omann. For the veterans among your Omann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omann lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Omann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Omann in 1957 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omann 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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