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Oness Family History

Oness 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: Ness, Boness, Osness, Otness, Kness, Oest, Oss, Kress, Ovens, Mones

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Where is the Oness family from?

You can see how Oness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oness family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oness families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oness's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Oness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oness 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 325 census records available for the last name Oness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oness 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Oness. 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 82 military records available for the last name Oness. For the veterans among your Oness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oness lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Oness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oness in 1974 was 78, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oness 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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