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Onail Family History

Onail Surname 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: Nail, Fail, Quail, Bail, Cail, Nair, Smail, Donais, Onate, Opal

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Where is the Onail family from?

You can see how Onail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onail family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Onail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Onail families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Onail's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Onail families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Onail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onail 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Onail. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 235 military records available for the last name Onail. For the veterans among your Onail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onail lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Onail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Onail in 1968 was 83, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onail ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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