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Oneye Family History

Oneye 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: Neve, Ney, Nye, Onley, Knee, Olney, Oneto, Oye, Coney, Honey

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Where is the Oneye family from?

You can see how Oneye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneye family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Oneye family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oneye's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oneye families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Oneye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneye 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oneye. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oneye. For the veterans among your Oneye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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