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Onkka Family History

Onkka 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: Nonaka, Osika, Onaga, Onken, Oka, Ontko, Laska, Anker, Oliva, Monk

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Where is the Onkka family from?

You can see how Onkka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onkka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Onkka family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Onkka's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Onkka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onkka 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 Onkka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onkka. 100% of Onkka men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

What Onkka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Onkka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onkka 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Onkka. 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 34 military records available for the last name Onkka. For the veterans among your Onkka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onkka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Onkka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Onkka in 1964 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Onkka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onkka 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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