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Onody Family History

Onody 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: Goody, Body, Sonoda, Ono, Onley, Moody, Bondy, Noy, Cody, Grody

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Where is the Onody family from?

You can see how Onody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onody family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Onody families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Onody families living in Arkansas. This was about 14% of all the recorded Onody's in USA. Arkansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Onody families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onody 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 Onody ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onody. 100% of Onody men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Onody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onody 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Onody. 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 70 military records available for the last name Onody. For the veterans among your Onody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onody lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Onody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Onody in 1961 was 58, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onody 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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