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Onofreo Family History

Onofreo 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: Onofrio, Onofre, Onofrey, Nore, Nored, Noren, Norred, Norem, Borel

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Where is the Onofreo family from?

You can see how Onofreo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onofreo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Onofreo family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Onofreo's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Onofreo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onofreo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Onofreo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onofreo 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Onofreo. 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 11 military records available for the last name Onofreo. For the veterans among your Onofreo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onofreo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Onofreo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Onofreo in 1959 was 46, and 76 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onofreo 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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