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Onrill Family History

Onrill 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: Orrill, Brill, Grill, Neill, Oriol, Orrell, Antill, Nill, Drill

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Where is the Onrill family from?

You can see how Onrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onrill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Onrill families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Onrill's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Onrill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Onrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onrill 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Onrill. 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 11 military records available for the last name Onrill. For the veterans among your Onrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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