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Oneby Family History

Oneby 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: Ney, Onley, Overy, Olney, Oneto, Overby, Coney, Honey, Money, Oley

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Where is the Oneby family from?

You can see how Oneby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oneby family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oneby's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oneby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oneby 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 57 census records available for the last name Oneby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneby 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oneby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oneby. For the veterans among your Oneby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oneby lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Oneby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oneby in 1974 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oneby 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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