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Onkst Family History

Onkst 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: Oest, Ost, Angst, Nast, Obst, Knost, Monks, Knust, Onken, Nest

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Where is the Onkst family from?

You can see how Onkst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onkst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Onkst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Onkst families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Onkst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Onkst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onkst 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 Onkst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Onkst. 31% of Onkst men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Onkst women worked as a House. Some less common occupations for Americans named Onkst were Farm and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Onkst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Onkst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onkst 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Onkst. 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 175 military records available for the last name Onkst. For the veterans among your Onkst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onkst lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Onkst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Onkst in 1958 was 48, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onkst 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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