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Onam Family History

Onam 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: Nam, Onan, Oram, Ham, Ram, Jonas, Donat, Omar, Alam, Adam

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Where is the Onam family from?

You can see how Onam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Onam families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Onam family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Onam's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Onam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onam 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 142 census records available for the last name Onam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onam 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 Onam. 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 107 military records available for the last name Onam. For the veterans among your Onam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onam lifespan?

Average Onam life expectancy in 1966 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onam 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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