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Onyet Family History

Onyet 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: Bonnet, Nye, Onley, Oyen, Oneto, Oye, Conyer, Monet, Neet, Montet

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Where is the Onyet family from?

You can see how Onyet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onyet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Onyet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Onyet family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Onyet's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Onyet families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Onyet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onyet 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Onyet. 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 11 military records available for the last name Onyet. For the veterans among your Onyet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onyet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1968, in the United States, Onyet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Onyet in 1965 was 72, and 60 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onyet 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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