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Onodera Family History

Onodera 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: Fodera, Nocera, Onder, Andera, Roder, Noser, Oder, Moder, Loder

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Where is the Onodera family from?

You can see how Onodera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onodera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Onodera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Onodera families living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Onodera's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Onodera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onodera 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 Onodera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onodera. 38% of Onodera men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Onodera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Onodera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onodera 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Onodera. 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 86 military records available for the last name Onodera. For the veterans among your Onodera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onodera lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Onodera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Onodera in 1957 was 61, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Onodera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onodera 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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