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Omit Family History

Omit 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: Smit, Ott, Min, Smith, Omar, Amin, Ort, Oest, Orio, Oman

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Where is the Omit family from?

You can see how Omit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Omit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Omit families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Omit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Omit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Omit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Omit. 100% of Omit men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Omit women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Omit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omit 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Omit. 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 289 military records available for the last name Omit. For the veterans among your Omit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Omit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Omit in 1962 was 72, and 63 in 2003.

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