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Onderwater Family History

Onderwater 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: Vandewater, Monserrate, Outwater, Clearwater, Dewaters, Goodwater

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Onderwater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onderwater 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Onderwater. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Onderwater. For the veterans among your Onderwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onderwater lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Onderwater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Onderwater in 1961 was 66, and 89 in 1997.

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