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Onkel Family History

Onkel 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: Konkel, Onken, Unkel, Conkel, Winkel, Engel, Anker, Angel, Kunkel

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Where is the Onkel family from?

You can see how Onkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onkel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Onkel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Onkel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Onkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onkel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Onkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onkel 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Onkel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Onkel. For the veterans among your Onkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onkel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Onkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Onkel in 1965 was 72, and 79 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onkel 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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