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Onash Family History

Onash 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, Jonas, Ash, Dash, Rash, Tash, Flash, Nast, Fash, Brash

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Where is the Onash family from?

You can see how Onash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onash family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Onash families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Onash family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Onash's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Onash families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onash 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 Onash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onash. 100% of Onash men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Onash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onash 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Onash. 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 57 military records available for the last name Onash. For the veterans among your Onash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onash lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Onash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Onash in 1974 was 57, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onash 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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