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Onsey Family History

Onsey 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: Onley, Ensey, Olsen, Pusey, Ney, Insley, Osen, Ose, Ansley, Kinsey

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Where is the Onsey family from?

You can see how Onsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onsey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Onsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Onsey family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Onsey's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Onsey families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onsey 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 92 census records available for the last name Onsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onsey 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Onsey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Onsey. For the veterans among your Onsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onsey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onsey 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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