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Ondish Family History

Ondish 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: Onishi, Bowdish, Kadish, Nish, Redish, Andis, Kordish, Neish, Naish

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Where is the Ondish family from?

You can see how Ondish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ondish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ondish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ondish families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ondish's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ondish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ondish 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 Ondish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ondish. 54% of Ondish men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Ondish women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ondish were Foreman and 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
    54%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Foreman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    67%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Ondish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Ondish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ondish 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ondish. 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 178 military records available for the last name Ondish. For the veterans among your Ondish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ondish lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ondish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ondish in 1954 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ondish 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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