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Onisi Family History

Onisi 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, Donisi, Orsi, Risi, Niss, Sinisi, Konishi, Nishi, Donis

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Onisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onisi 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Onisi. 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 67 military records available for the last name Onisi. For the veterans among your Onisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onisi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Onisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Onisi in 1967 was 70, and 79 in 1999.

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