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Onler Family History

Onler 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: Oyler, Ohler, Onley, Oller, Onder, Osler, Oiler, Oler, Over, Oster

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Where is the Onler family from?

You can see how Onler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Onler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Onler families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Onler's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Onler families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Onler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onler 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Onler. 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 5 military records available for the last name Onler. For the veterans among your Onler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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