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Ontjes Family History

Ontjes 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: Anthes, Montes, Fontes, Antes, Pontes, Tonjes, Oetjen, Oates, Oster

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Where is the Ontjes family from?

You can see how Ontjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ontjes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ontjes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ontjes families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ontjes's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Ontjes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ontjes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ontjes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ontjes. 100% of Ontjes men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ontjes women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Ontjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ontjes 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ontjes. 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 211 military records available for the last name Ontjes. For the veterans among your Ontjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ontjes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ontjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ontjes in 1966 was 64, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ontjes 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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