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Oniell Family History

Oniell Surname Meaning

see O'Neill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oniell family from?

You can see how Oniell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oniell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oniell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 84 Oniell families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Oniell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oniell families in 1891.
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What did your Oniell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shoe Factory Machinist and Unpaid Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oniell. 100% of Oniell men worked as a Shoe Factory Machinist and 100% of Oniell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shoe Factory Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Oniell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oniell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Oniell. 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 961 military records available for the last name Oniell. For the veterans among your Oniell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oniell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Oniell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oniell in 1967 was 89, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oniell 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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