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Onges Family History

Onges 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: Donges, Engel, Angel, Borges, Mones, Fones, Onley, Angus, Gorges

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Where is the Onges family from?

You can see how Onges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onges family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Onges family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Onges's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Onges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onges 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 95 census records available for the last name Onges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onges 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Onges. 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 3 military records available for the last name Onges. For the veterans among your Onges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onges lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Onges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Onges in 1960 was 52, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onges 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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