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Onnil Family History

Onnil 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: Annis, Nail, Monnig, Monnin, Ennis, Bonnin, Bonnie, Ronnie, Neil

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Where is the Onnil family from?

You can see how Onnil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onnil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Onnil families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Onnil families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Onnil's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Onnil families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onnil 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 23 census records available for the last name Onnil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onnil 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Onnil. 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 2 military records available for the last name Onnil. For the veterans among your Onnil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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