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O'nan Family History

O'nan 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: Dinan, Honan, Ronan, Tynan, Annan, Finan, Synan, Linan, Hanan, Onan

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Where is the O'nan family from?

You can see how O'nan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The O'nan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 O'nan families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded O'nan's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of O'nan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name O'nan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, O'nan 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 258 immigration records available for the last name O'nan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name O'nan. For the veterans among your O'nan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O'nan lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, O'nan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for O'nan in 1999 was 27, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your O'nan 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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