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Onesko Family History

Onesko 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: Oneto, Lesko, Mesko, Plesko, Hresko, Neske, Oleski, Olesky, Onderko

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Where is the Onesko family from?

You can see how Onesko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onesko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Onesko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Onesko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Onesko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onesko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Onesko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Onesko. 60% of Onesko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Onesko women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Onesko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Onesko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onesko 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Onesko. 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 39 military records available for the last name Onesko. For the veterans among your Onesko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onesko lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Onesko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Onesko in 1969 was 90, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Onesko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onesko 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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