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Omelson Family History

Omelson 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: Melson, Elson, Nelson, Melton, Merson, Kelson, Mellon, Belson, Ohlson

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Where is the Omelson family from?

You can see how Omelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Omelson family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Omelson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Omelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Omelson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Omelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omelson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Omelson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Omelson. For the veterans among your Omelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omelson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Omelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Omelson in 1973 was 55, and 81 in 1999.

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