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Onien Family History

Onien 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: Oien, Onion, Onken, Onnen, Olsen, Wien, Offen, Osten, Bien, Oren

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Where is the Onien family from?

You can see how Onien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Onien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Onien families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Onien's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Onien families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Onien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onien 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 Onien. 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 military records available for the last name Onien. For the veterans among your Onien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onien lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onien 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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