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Onila Family History

Onila 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: Oliva, Vila, Monica, Niwa, Avila, Ojala, Kotila, Nida, Fila, Ola

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Onila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onila 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Onila. 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 4 military records available for the last name Onila. For the veterans among your Onila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onila lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Onila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Onila in 1989 was 94, and 75 in 1996.

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