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Omin Family History

Omin 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: Min, Amin, Oman, Olin, Momin, Domin, Okin, Hain, Yin, Bain

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Where is the Omin family from?

You can see how Omin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Omin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Omin families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Omin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Omin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Omin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Omin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omin 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Omin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Omin. For the veterans among your Omin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Omin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Omin in 1972 was 69, and 85 in 1993.

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