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Omeg Family History

Omeg Name 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: Omer, Meng, Over, Omar, Mei, Ober, Homer, Comer, Oman, Oder

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Where is the Omeg family from?

You can see how Omeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omeg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Omeg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Omeg families living in Oregon. This was about 88% of all the recorded Omeg's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Omeg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omeg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Omeg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Omeg. 60% of Omeg men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Omeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omeg 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Omeg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Omeg. For the veterans among your Omeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omeg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Omeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Omeg in 1964 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

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