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Oneara Family History

Oneara 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: Neary, Neira, Near, Meara, Sneary, Bear, Hearn, Bara, Beard, Serra

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Where is the Oneara family from?

You can see how Oneara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oneara families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oneara families living in Maryland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Oneara's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Oneara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oneara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Oneara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneara 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Oneara. 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 20 military records available for the last name Oneara. For the veterans among your Oneara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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