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Onnell Family History

Onnell 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: Bonnell, Connell, Donnell, Fennell, Oswell, Cornell, Knell, Gunnell

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Where is the Onnell family from?

You can see how Onnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onnell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Onnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Onnell family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Onnell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Onnell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Onnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onnell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Onnell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Onnell. For the veterans among your Onnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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