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Onack Family History

Onack 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: Nack, Knack, Black, Back, Slack, Sack, Pack, Tack, Jack, Oak

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Where is the Onack family from?

You can see how Onack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onack family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Onack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Onack family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Onack's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Onack families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onack 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 32 census records available for the last name Onack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onack 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Onack. 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 7 military records available for the last name Onack. For the veterans among your Onack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onack lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Onack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Onack in 1974 was 71, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onack 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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