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Onga Family History

Onga 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: Ong, Onaga, Ozga, Inga, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong, Gong, Hong

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Where is the Onga family from?

You can see how Onga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Onga family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Onga's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Onga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onga 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 105 census records available for the last name Onga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onga 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Onga. 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 21 military records available for the last name Onga. For the veterans among your Onga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onga lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Onga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Onga in 1981 was 83, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Onga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onga 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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