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Onohara Family History

Onohara 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: Novara, Ohara, Nohr, Kotara, Vohra, Nora, Hara, Uehara, Obara, Nonaka

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Where is the Onohara family from?

You can see how Onohara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onohara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Onohara families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Onohara's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Onohara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onohara 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 30 census records available for the last name Onohara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onohara 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Onohara. 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 5 military records available for the last name Onohara. For the veterans among your Onohara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onohara lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Onohara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Onohara in 1979 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onohara 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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