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Oneary Family History

Oneary 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, Sneary, Geary, Deary, Cleary, Mcneary, Weary, Keary, Leary

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Where is the Oneary family from?

You can see how Oneary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneary family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Oneary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oneary family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Oneary's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Oneary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oneary 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 127 census records available for the last name Oneary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneary 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Oneary. 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 18 military records available for the last name Oneary. For the veterans among your Oneary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oneary lifespan?

Average Oneary life expectancy in 1968 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oneary 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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