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Omundsen Family History

Omundsen 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: Omundson, Amundsen, Osmundsen, Munden, Munsen, Amundson, Osmundson

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Where is the Omundsen family from?

You can see how Omundsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Omundsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Omundsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Omundsen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Omundsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Omundsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Omundsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Omundsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Omundsen. 50% of Omundsen men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Omundsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Omundsen 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Omundsen. 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 170 military records available for the last name Omundsen. For the veterans among your Omundsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Omundsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Omundsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Omundsen in 1963 was 72, and 62 in 2001.

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