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Onos Family History

Onos 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: Ono, Oros, Enos, Kos, Jonas, Noe, Roos, Amos, Boros, Bos

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Where is the Onos family from?

You can see how Onos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onos family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Onos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Onos family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Onos's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Onos families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Onos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onos 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Onos. 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 99 military records available for the last name Onos. For the veterans among your Onos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onos lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Onos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Onos in 1982 was 72, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onos 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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