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Omeis Family History

Omeis 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: Meis, Reis, Mei, Melis, Meise, Ames, Ovens, Preis, Kreis, Mis

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Where is the Omeis family from?

You can see how Omeis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omeis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Omeis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Omeis families living in Maryland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Omeis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Omeis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omeis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Omeis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Omeis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Omeis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omeis 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Omeis. 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 200 military records available for the last name Omeis. For the veterans among your Omeis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omeis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Omeis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Omeis in 1970 was 88, and 93 in 2003.

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