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Onda Family History

Onda 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: Oda, Fonda, Konda, Monda, Ronda, Anda, Honda, Ondo, Gonda, Inda

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Where is the Onda family from?

You can see how Onda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Onda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Onda families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Onda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Onda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onda 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 Onda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Onda. 86% of Onda men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Onda women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Onda were Weaver and New Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    86%
  • Weaver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Onda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Onda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onda 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Onda. 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 661 military records available for the last name Onda. For the veterans among your Onda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Onda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Onda in 1963 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onda 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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