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Onsen Family History

Onsen 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: Olsen, Osen, Onken, Monsen, Onnen, Offen, Osten, Oren, Anson, Eisen

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Where is the Onsen family from?

You can see how Onsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Onsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Onsen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Onsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Onsen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Onsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onsen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Onsen. 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 42 military records available for the last name Onsen. For the veterans among your Onsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Onsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Onsen in 1963 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onsen 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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