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Ondrey Family History

Ondrey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Ondřej or Slovak Ondrej: from the personal name Czech Ondřej Slovak Ondrej equivalents of Greek Andreas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ondrey family from?

You can see how Ondrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ondrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ondrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ondrey family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ondrey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ondrey families in 1891.
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What did your Ondrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ondrey. 28% of Ondrey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ondrey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ondrey were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Ondrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Ondrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ondrey 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Ondrey. 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 201 military records available for the last name Ondrey. For the veterans among your Ondrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ondrey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Ondrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ondrey in 1952 was 44, and 65 in 2003.

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