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Onuf Family History

Onuf 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: Ou, Ono, Bonus, Rauf, Orum, Lauf, Off, Ong, Ondo, Wnuk

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Onuf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onuf 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Onuf. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Onuf. For the veterans among your Onuf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onuf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Onuf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Onuf in 1967 was 81, and 78 in 1993.

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