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Ongert Family History

Ongert 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: Engert, Angert, Egert, Enger, Anger, Fonger, Angers, Unger, Dygert

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Where is the Ongert family from?

You can see how Ongert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ongert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ongert families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ongert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ongert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ongert 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 38 census records available for the last name Ongert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ongert 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ongert. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ongert. For the veterans among your Ongert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ongert lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Ongert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ongert in 1972 was 48, and 80 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ongert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ongert 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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