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Onisk Family History

Onisk 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: Knick, Konik, Niss, Onishi, Fisk, Nick, Honick, Donis, Enis, Lisk

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Where is the Onisk family from?

You can see how Onisk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onisk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Onisk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Onisk families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Onisk's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Onisk families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Onisk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onisk 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Onisk. 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 16 military records available for the last name Onisk. For the veterans among your Onisk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onisk lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Onisk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Onisk in 1972 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onisk 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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