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Onanian Family History

Onanian 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: Ohanian, Anania, Nania, Damian, Fabian, Jonathan, Mannan, Mangan

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Where is the Onanian family from?

You can see how Onanian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onanian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Onanian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 73% of all the recorded Onanian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Onanian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onanian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Onanian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onanian. 100% of Onanian women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Onanian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Onanian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onanian 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Onanian. 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 120 military records available for the last name Onanian. For the veterans among your Onanian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onanian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Onanian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Onanian in 1962 was 69, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onanian 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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