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Oncley Family History

Oncley 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: Onley, Insley, Ansley, Antley, Oxley, Ousley, Oley, Ottley, Oakley

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Oncley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oncley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Oncley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Oncley. For the veterans among your Oncley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oncley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Oncley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Oncley in 1974 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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