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Onius Family History

Onius 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: Niu, Knaus, Angus, Pontius, Nims, Nies, Bonus, Niss, Donis, Enis

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You can see how Onius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onius family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Onius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Onius family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Onius's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Onius families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Onius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onius 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Onius. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Onius. For the veterans among your Onius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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