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Onosa Family History

Onosa 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: Rosa, Posa, Sonoda, Ono, Kosa, Orosz, Oros, Noss, Nora, Enos

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Onosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onosa 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Onosa. 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 3 military records available for the last name Onosa. For the veterans among your Onosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onosa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Onosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Onosa in 1969 was 75, and 21 in 1989.

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