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Ontell Family History

Ontell 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: Antell, Oswell, Knell, Tell, Orrell, Stell, Odell, Ansell, Bonwell

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Where is the Ontell family from?

You can see how Ontell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ontell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ontell families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ontell's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ontell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ontell 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 91 census records available for the last name Ontell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ontell 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 Ontell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ontell. For the veterans among your Ontell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ontell lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Ontell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ontell in 1949 was 61, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ontell 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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