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Onigman Family History

Onigman 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: Honigman, Ingman, Nieman, Digman, Niman, Engman, Ligman, Kligman

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Where is the Onigman family from?

You can see how Onigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onigman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Onigman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Onigman families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Onigman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Onigman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Onigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onigman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Onigman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Onigman. For the veterans among your Onigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onigman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Onigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Onigman in 1966 was 85, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onigman 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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