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Onrad Family History

Onrad 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: Konrad, Conrad, Grad, Ord, Onstad, Rad, Barad, Okray, Nerad, Murad

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Where is the Onrad family from?

You can see how Onrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onrad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Onrad families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Onrad family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Onrad's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Onrad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onrad 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 29 census records available for the last name Onrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onrad 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Onrad. 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 Onrad. For the veterans among your Onrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onrad lifespan?

Average Onrad life expectancy in 1967 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onrad 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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