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Onish Family History

Onish 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: Onishi, Nish, Nash, Cornish, Dobish, Klish, Niss, Krish, Huish, Fish

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Where is the Onish family from?

You can see how Onish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Onish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Onish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Onish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onish 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 Onish ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Onish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onish 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Onish. 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 11 military records available for the last name Onish. For the veterans among your Onish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onish lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Onish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Onish in 1970 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onish 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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