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Oneale Family History

Oneale Surname Meaning

from Ó Néill see O'Neill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oneale family from?

You can see how Oneale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oneale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Oneale families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Oneale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oneale families in 1891.
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What did your Oneale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oneale. 38% of Oneale men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Oneale women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oneale were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Oneale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneale 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 905 immigration records available for the last name Oneale. 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 490 military records available for the last name Oneale. For the veterans among your Oneale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oneale lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oneale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oneale in 1965 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oneale 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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