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Onbey Family History

Onbey 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: Onley, Obey, Ownbey, Ober, Ney, Bey, Olney, Mabey, Oakey, Oxley

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Where is the Onbey family from?

You can see how Onbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onbey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Onbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Onbey families living in Georgia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Onbey's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Onbey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onbey 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 81 census records available for the last name Onbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onbey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Onbey. 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 69 military records available for the last name Onbey. For the veterans among your Onbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onbey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Onbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Onbey in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onbey 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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