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Ontkush Family History

Ontkush 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: Pontius, Tush, Vitkus, Petkus, Antosh, Ondrus, Lutkus, Butkus, Trush

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Where is the Ontkush family from?

You can see how Ontkush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ontkush family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ontkush family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ontkush's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ontkush families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Ontkush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ontkush 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ontkush. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ontkush. For the veterans among your Ontkush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ontkush lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Ontkush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ontkush in 1968 was 67, and 76 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ontkush 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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