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Onen Family History

Onen 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: Oren, Osen, Oyen, Owen, Oden, Olen, Oien, Oen, Ronen, Onken

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Where is the Onen family from?

You can see how Onen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Onen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Onen families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Onen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Onen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onen 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 661 census records available for the last name Onen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onen 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Onen. 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 721 military records available for the last name Onen. For the veterans among your Onen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onen lifespan?

Average Onen life expectancy in 1999 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onen 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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