This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Onidas family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Onidas Family History

Onidas 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: Nida, Olivas, Nikas, Kondas, Vidas, Niday, Bonifas, Jonas, Ida, Vadas

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Onidas family from?

You can see how Onidas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onidas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Onidas families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Onidas's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Onidas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onidas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Onidas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onidas. 50% of Onidas men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Onidas | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Onidas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Onidas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onidas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Onidas

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Onidas. 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.

View all Onidas immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Onidas. For the veterans among your Onidas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Onidas military records

You've only scratched the surface of Onidas family history

Discover More

What is the average Onidas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Onidas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Onidas in 1968 was 75, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Onidas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onidas 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Onidas family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial