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Omernik Family History

Omernik 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: Olejnik, Melnik, Kopernik, Cernik, Hamernik, Olenik, Merrick, Gornik

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Where is the Omernik family from?

You can see how Omernik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omernik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Omernik families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Omernik's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Omernik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omernik 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 Omernik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Omernik. 28% of Omernik men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Stone Mason
    19%

What Omernik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Omernik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omernik 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Omernik. 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 54 military records available for the last name Omernik. For the veterans among your Omernik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omernik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Omernik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Omernik in 1962 was 41, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Omernik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Omernik 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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