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Onofrey Family History

Onofrey Surname Meaning

Altered form of Catalan Onofre.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Onofrey family from?

You can see how Onofrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onofrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Onofrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Onofrey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Onofrey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Onofrey families in 1920.
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What did your Onofrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Onofrey. 32% of Onofrey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Onofrey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Onofrey were Common Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Common Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Onofrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Onofrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onofrey 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Onofrey. 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 244 military records available for the last name Onofrey. For the veterans among your Onofrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onofrey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Onofrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Onofrey in 1962 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onofrey 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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