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Oncay Family History

Oncay 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: Conway, Monday, Nay, Onley, Oscar, Loncar, Moncayo, Okray, Ancar

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Where is the Oncay family from?

You can see how Oncay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oncay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oncay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oncay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oncay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oncay 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 83 census records available for the last name Oncay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oncay 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 Oncay. 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 106 military records available for the last name Oncay. For the veterans among your Oncay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oncay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Oncay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Oncay in 1965 was 74, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oncay 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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