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Ongham Family History

Ongham 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: Ingham, Langham, Bingham, Oldham, Bonham, Higham, Hougham, Ingram

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Where is the Ongham family from?

You can see how Ongham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ongham family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Ongham family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ongham's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ongham families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ongham 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 21 census records available for the last name Ongham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ongham 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ongham. 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 Ongham. For the veterans among your Ongham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ongham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ongham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ongham

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