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Onery Family History

Onery 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: Overy, Nery, Conery, Over, Ober, Dery, Oder, Ney, Onley, Overly

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Where is the Onery family from?

You can see how Onery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Onery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Onery family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Onery's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Onery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onery 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 168 census records available for the last name Onery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onery 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Onery. 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 46 military records available for the last name Onery. For the veterans among your Onery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onery lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Onery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Onery in 1975 was 49, and 75 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onery 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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