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Onia Family History

Onia 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: Gonia, Sonia, Oliva, Na, Xia, Orio, Niu, Oda, Ni, Ota

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Where is the Onia family from?

You can see how Onia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onia family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Onia families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Onia's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Onia families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Onia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onia 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Onia. 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 56 military records available for the last name Onia. For the veterans among your Onia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Onia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Onia in 1962 was 70, and 55 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onia 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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