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Omasta Family History

Omasta 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: Mast, Massa, Ogata, Mata, Marta, Maita, Malta, Asta, Matta, Nasta

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Where is the Omasta family from?

You can see how Omasta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omasta family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Omasta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Omasta families living in Massachusetts. This was about 18% of all the recorded Omasta's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Omasta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omasta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Omasta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Omasta. 40% of Omasta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Omasta women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Omasta were Farm Hand and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Coal Loader
    27%
  • Tobacco Worker
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Omasta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Omasta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omasta 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Omasta. 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 283 military records available for the last name Omasta. For the veterans among your Omasta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omasta lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Omasta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Omasta in 1955 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omasta 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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