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Onnor Family History

Onnor 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: Connor, Bonner, Ono, Fonner, Honor, Noor, Mondor, Agnor, Conner

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Where is the Onnor family from?

You can see how Onnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onnor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Onnor family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Onnor's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Onnor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onnor 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 49 census records available for the last name Onnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onnor 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Onnor. 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 14 military records available for the last name Onnor. For the veterans among your Onnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onnor lifespan?

Average Onnor life expectancy in 1966 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onnor 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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