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Onterson Family History

Onterson 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: Otterson, Anderson, Enderson, Peterson, Ingerson, Enerson, Ostenson

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Where is the Onterson family from?

You can see how Onterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onterson family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Onterson families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Onterson families living in Berwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Onterson's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Onterson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Onterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onterson 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Onterson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Onterson. For the veterans among your Onterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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