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Onat Family History

Onat 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: Donat, Monat, Onate, Hnat, Opat, Onan, Jonas, Ott, Omar, Na

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Where is the Onat family from?

You can see how Onat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onat family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Onat families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Onat's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Onat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Onat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onat 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Onat. 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 8 military records available for the last name Onat. For the veterans among your Onat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onat lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Onat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Onat in 1991 was 23, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onat 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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