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Onischuk Family History

Onischuk 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: Onishi, Schur, Bundschuh, Frisch, Knick, Mischke, Raisch, Anschutz

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Where is the Onischuk family from?

You can see how Onischuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onischuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Onischuk families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Onischuk family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Onischuk's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Onischuk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onischuk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Onischuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Break Liner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onischuk. 34% of Onischuk men worked as a Break Liner.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Break Liner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Onischuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Onischuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onischuk 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Onischuk. 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 98 military records available for the last name Onischuk. For the veterans among your Onischuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onischuk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Onischuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Onischuk in 1963 was 69, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Onischuk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onischuk 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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