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Onkey Family History

Onkey 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: Onley, Oakey, Onken, Conkey, Okey, Oskey, Anker, Ney, Sankey, Olney

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Where is the Onkey family from?

You can see how Onkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Onkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Onkey families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Onkey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Onkey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Onkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onkey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Onkey. 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 82 military records available for the last name Onkey. For the veterans among your Onkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onkey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Onkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Onkey in 1956 was 69, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onkey 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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