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Onnes Family History

Onnes 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: Innes, Oines, Onnen, Bonnes, Ownes, Ennes, Hines, Bonnet, Annis

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Where is the Onnes family from?

You can see how Onnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onnes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Onnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Onnes family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Onnes's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Onnes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Onnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onnes 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Onnes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Onnes. For the veterans among your Onnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onnes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Onnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Onnes in 1970 was 84, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onnes 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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