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Oneille Family History

Oneille 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: Neill, Neville, Nelle, Pille, Deville, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Knell

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Where is the Oneille family from?

You can see how Oneille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oneille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Oneille family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oneille's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Oneille families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oneille 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 492 census records available for the last name Oneille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneille 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Oneille. 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 81 military records available for the last name Oneille. For the veterans among your Oneille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oneille lifespan?

Average Oneille life expectancy in 1974 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oneille 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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