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Ontman Family History

Ontman 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: Oatman, Outman, Ostman, Ortman, Ottman, Oltman, Antman, Notman, Osman

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Where is the Ontman family from?

You can see how Ontman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ontman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ontman families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ontman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ontman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ontman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Ontman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ontman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ontman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ontman. For the veterans among your Ontman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ontman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Ontman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ontman in 1976 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ontman 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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