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Oney Family History

Oney Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Ó Niadh ‘descendant of Nia(dh)’ a byname meaning ‘champion’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oney family from?

You can see how Oney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Oney families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Oney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oney families in 1891.
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What did your Oney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oney. 100% of Oney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Oney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oney 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Oney. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Oney. For the veterans among your Oney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oney lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Oney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Oney in 1943 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oney 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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