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Ondley Family History

Ondley 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, Ondrey, Lindley, Medley, Ridley, Insley, Hadley, Dudley

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Where is the Ondley family from?

You can see how Ondley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ondley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ondley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Ondley families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ondley's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Ondley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Ondley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ondley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ondley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ondley. For the veterans among your Ondley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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