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Onigley Family History

Onigley 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: Onley, Wrigley, Wigley, Quigley, Keigley, Sigley, Shigley, Negley

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Where is the Onigley family from?

You can see how Onigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onigley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Onigley families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Onigley's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Onigley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onigley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Onigley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onigley. 100% of Onigley men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Onigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onigley 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Onigley. 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 military records available for the last name Onigley. For the veterans among your Onigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onigley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Onigley

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