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Oneson Family History

Oneson 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: Oveson, Okeson, Oleson, Anson, Nelson, Oneto, Ohlson, Beeson, Arneson

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Where is the Oneson family from?

You can see how Oneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oneson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Oneson families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Oneson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oneson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Oneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Oneson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Oneson. For the veterans among your Oneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oneson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oneson in 1962 was 72, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oneson 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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