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Onisky Family History

Onisky 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, Niska, Olesky, Brisky, Comisky, Nisly, Konesky, Barsky, Misko

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Where is the Onisky family from?

You can see how Onisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onisky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Onisky family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Onisky's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Onisky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Onisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onisky 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Onisky. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Onisky. For the veterans among your Onisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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