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Oneta Family History

Oneta 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, Moneta, Ota, Netz, Onstad, Ogata, Seta, Nett, Gaeta, Bonta

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Where is the Oneta family from?

You can see how Oneta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oneta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Oneta families living in California. This was about 92% of all the recorded Oneta's in USA. California had the highest population of Oneta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oneta 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 Oneta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oneta. 100% of Oneta men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Oneta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Oneta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneta 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Oneta. 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 16 military records available for the last name Oneta. For the veterans among your Oneta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oneta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Oneta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oneta in 1967 was 55, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oneta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oneta 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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