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Oniel Family History

Oniel Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Neill.

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


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Where is the Oniel family from?

You can see how Oniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oniel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oniel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 149 Oniel families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Oniel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oniel families in 1891.
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What did your Oniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oniel. 100% of Oniel 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 39,000 census records available for the last name Oniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oniel 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Oniel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Oniel. For the veterans among your Oniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oniel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oniel in 1963 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oniel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oniel 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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