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Onasch Family History

Onasch 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: Nash, Rasch, Gasch, Paasch, Pasch, Flasch, Asch, Masch, Tasch, Basch

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Where is the Onasch family from?

You can see how Onasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onasch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Onasch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Onasch families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Onasch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Onasch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onasch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Onasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onasch. 48% of Onasch men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Cutter
    12%
  • Controller
    12%

What Onasch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Onasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onasch 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Onasch. 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 206 military records available for the last name Onasch. For the veterans among your Onasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onasch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Onasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Onasch in 1961 was 60, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Onasch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onasch 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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