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Onna Family History

Onna 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: Anna, Donna, Rana, Dana, Hanna, Na, Penna, Oda, Senna, Ota

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Where is the Onna family from?

You can see how Onna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onna family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Onna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Onna family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Onna's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Onna families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Onna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onna 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Onna. 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 23 military records available for the last name Onna. For the veterans among your Onna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onna lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Onna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Onna in 1967 was 78, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onna 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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