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Onniston Family History

Onniston 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: Peniston, Ormiston, Keniston, Denniston, Penniston, Kenniston

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Where is the Onniston family from?

You can see how Onniston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onniston family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Onniston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Onniston families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Onniston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Onniston families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Onniston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onniston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Onniston. 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 3 military records available for the last name Onniston. For the veterans among your Onniston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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