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Ontl Family History

Ontl 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: Ott, Conte, Ort, Mont, Ost, Ota, Ohl, Ono, Monty, Monte

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Where is the Ontl family from?

You can see how Ontl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ontl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ontl families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ontl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ontl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Ontl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ontl 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Ontl. 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 104 military records available for the last name Ontl. For the veterans among your Ontl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ontl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ontl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ontl in 1963 was 72, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ontl 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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