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Oneils Family History

Oneils 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: Neils, Neill, Neis, Neals, Neild, Neels, Neiss, Neil, Nails, Neily

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Where is the Oneils family from?

You can see how Oneils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneils family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oneils families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Oneils family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oneils's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Oneils families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oneils 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 147 census records available for the last name Oneils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneils 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Oneils. 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 24 military records available for the last name Oneils. For the veterans among your Oneils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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