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Onek Family History

Onek 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: Olek, Wnek, Over, Ober, Hone, Monk, Tone, Oder, Bobek, Oak

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Where is the Onek family from?

You can see how Onek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Onek families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Onek families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Onek's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Onek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onek 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 99 census records available for the last name Onek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onek 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Onek. 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 14 military records available for the last name Onek. For the veterans among your Onek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Onek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Onek in 1973 was 83, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onek 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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