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Ontes Family History

Ontes 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: Montes, Fontes, Antes, Pontes, Oates, Oster, Gates, Conte, Montesi

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Where is the Ontes family from?

You can see how Ontes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ontes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ontes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ontes family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ontes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ontes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Ontes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ontes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ontes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ontes. For the veterans among your Ontes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ontes lifespan?

Average Ontes life expectancy in 1997 was 8 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ontes 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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