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Oneals Family History

Oneals 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: Neals, Neal, Neels, Neils, Neas, Meals, Kneale, Odneal, Oncale, Nehls

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Where is the Oneals family from?

You can see how Oneals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneals family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oneals families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Oneals families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oneals's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Oneals families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oneals 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 Oneals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oneals. 100% of Oneals men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Oneals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneals 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Oneals. 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 36 military records available for the last name Oneals. For the veterans among your Oneals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oneals lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Oneals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oneals in 1996 was 61, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oneals 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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