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Onkes Family History

Onkes 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: Oakes, Onken, Anker, Mones, Fones, Onley, Jones, Rokes, Nies, Takes

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Where is the Onkes family from?

You can see how Onkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onkes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Onkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Onkes family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Onkes's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Onkes families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onkes 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 Onkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Folder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onkes. 100% of Onkes women worked as a Folder.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Onkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onkes 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Onkes. 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 30 military records available for the last name Onkes. For the veterans among your Onkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onkes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Onkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Onkes in 1966 was 84, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onkes 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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