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Onfrey Family History

Onfrey 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: Ondrey, Onofrey, Godfrey, Onley, Alfrey, Frey, Wolfrey, Orey, Onofre

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Where is the Onfrey family from?

You can see how Onfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onfrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Onfrey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Onfrey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Onfrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onfrey 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 40 census records available for the last name Onfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onfrey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Onfrey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Onfrey. For the veterans among your Onfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onfrey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Onfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Onfrey in 1968 was 73, and 64 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onfrey 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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