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Oni Family History

Oni Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): from the Yoruba personal name Òní a traditional circumstance name for a male baby who cries excessively.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Oni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oni family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oni family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Oni's in USA. California had the highest population of Oni families in 1880.
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There are 498 census records available for the last name Oni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oni 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Oni. 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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There are 140 military records available for the last name Oni. For the veterans among your Oni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oni lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Oni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Oni in 1970 was 87, and 50 in 2002.

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