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Onowski Family History

Onowski 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: Osowski, Borowski, Ogonowski, Orlowski, Kosowski, Bronowski

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Where is the Onowski family from?

You can see how Onowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Onowski family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Onowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Onowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onowski 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 21 census records available for the last name Onowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onowski 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Onowski. 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 1 military records available for the last name Onowski. For the veterans among your Onowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onowski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Onowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Onowski in 1971 was 45, and 76 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onowski 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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