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Onderson Family History

Onderson 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: Anderson, Enderson, Ingerson, Anderton, Henderson, Enerson, Otterson

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Where is the Onderson family from?

You can see how Onderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onderson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Onderson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Onderson families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Onderson's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Onderson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Onderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onderson 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Onderson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Onderson. For the veterans among your Onderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onderson lifespan?

Average Onderson life expectancy in 1998 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onderson 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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