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Onberg Family History

Onberg 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: Osberg, Enberg, Oberg, Ober, Berg, Holberg, Kolberg, Amberg, Boberg

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Where is the Onberg family from?

You can see how Onberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Onberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Onberg families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Onberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Onberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onberg 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 112 census records available for the last name Onberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onberg 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Onberg. 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 63 military records available for the last name Onberg. For the veterans among your Onberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onberg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Onberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Onberg in 1975 was 67, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onberg 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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