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Omear Family History

Omear 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, Omer, Bear, Over, Ober, Homer, Dear, Comer, Pear, Oman

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Where is the Omear family from?

You can see how Omear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omear family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Omear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Omear families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Omear's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Omear families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omear 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 201 census records available for the last name Omear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omear 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Omear. 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 22 military records available for the last name Omear. For the veterans among your Omear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omear lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Omear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Omear in 1967 was 56, and 51 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omear 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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