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Onora Family History

Onora 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: Nora, Mora, Arora, Bora, Nord, Honore, Sonoda, Ono, Bonura, Honor

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Where is the Onora family from?

You can see how Onora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Onora families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Onora families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Onora's in USA. New York had the highest population of Onora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onora 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 116 census records available for the last name Onora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onora 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Onora. 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 13 military records available for the last name Onora. For the veterans among your Onora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onora lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Onora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Onora in 1968 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onora 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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