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Onnestad Family History

Onnestad 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: Onstad, Ohnstad, Hunstad, Olstad, Smestad, Finstad, Engelstad

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Where is the Onnestad family from?

You can see how Onnestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onnestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Onnestad family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Onnestad's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Onnestad families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Onnestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onnestad 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Onnestad. 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 48 military records available for the last name Onnestad. For the veterans among your Onnestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onnestad lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Onnestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Onnestad in 1974 was 72, and 63 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onnestad 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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