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Onega Family History

Onega 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: Onaga, Rega, Oneto, Ortega, Mega, Ojeda, Olea, Vega, Donegan, Enea

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Where is the Onega family from?

You can see how Onega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Onega family living in Arizona. This was about 33% of all the recorded Onega's in USA. Arizona and 2 other states had the highest population of Onega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onega 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 51 census records available for the last name Onega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onega 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Onega. 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 22 military records available for the last name Onega. For the veterans among your Onega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onega lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Onega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Onega in 1975 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onega 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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