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Onseth Family History

Onseth 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: Seth, Oneto, Roseth, Borseth, Neth, Finseth, Forseth, Gronseth, Noeth

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Onseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onseth. 100% of Onseth women worked as an Office Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Onseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onseth 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Onseth. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Onseth. For the veterans among your Onseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onseth lifespan?

Average Onseth life expectancy in 1973 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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