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Onian Family History

Onian 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: Onion, Onan, Kocian, Osman, Organ, Qian, Lian, Oman, Orman, Olan

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Where is the Onian family from?

You can see how Onian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Onian families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Onian family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Onian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Onian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Onian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onian 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Onian. 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 Onian. For the veterans among your Onian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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