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Origins of the Omara surname

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Where do most Omaras live?

In 1921, most Omaras lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Omaras

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,150 records for the Omara surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Omaras most likely to marry?

Omaras

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O Maras

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Omaras.

What are the most common Omara first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Omara family members

Common jobs for Omaras

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Omaras in 1921
Charwoman

12

General Servant

7

Servant

6

General Servant Domestic

5

Laundress

5

Common Male occupations for Omaras in 1921
General Labourer

16

Coal Miner

11

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

11

Dock Labourer

10

Carter

8

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