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Oncal Family History

Oncal 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: Oncale, Neal, Oscar, Cal, Loncar, Opsal, Ancel, Andal, Opal, Ancar

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Where is the Oncal family from?

You can see how Oncal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oncal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oncal families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oncal families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Oncal's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Oncal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oncal 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 Oncal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oncal. 50% of Oncal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oncal women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Oncal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Oncal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oncal 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Oncal. 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 38 military records available for the last name Oncal. For the veterans among your Oncal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oncal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Oncal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oncal in 1972 was 81, and 95 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oncal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oncal 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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