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Oneills Family History

Oneills 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, Neils, Nevills, Knell, Neville, Wells, Nell, Mills, Nelli

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Where is the Oneills family from?

You can see how Oneills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneills family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Oneills families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Oneills families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oneills's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Oneills families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oneills 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 109 census records available for the last name Oneills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneills 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Oneills. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oneills. For the veterans among your Oneills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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