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Onk Family History

Onk 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: Monk, Oak, Ono, Olk, Ong, Ronk, Conk, Vonk, Bonk, Ouk

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Where is the Onk family from?

You can see how Onk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Onk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Onk family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Onk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Onk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Onk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onk 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Onk. 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 472 military records available for the last name Onk. For the veterans among your Onk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Onk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Onk in 1962 was 44, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onk 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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