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Ontis Family History

Ontis 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: Ottis, Oatis, Antis, Ortis, Otis, Annis, Matis, Artis, Pontius

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Where is the Ontis family from?

You can see how Ontis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ontis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ontis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ontis families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ontis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ontis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Ontis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ontis 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ontis. 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 93 military records available for the last name Ontis. For the veterans among your Ontis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ontis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ontis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ontis in 1958 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ontis 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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