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Ontal Family History

Ontal 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: Antal, Neal, Ota, Montag, Onstad, Portal, Vital, Opsal, Bonta, Andal

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Where is the Ontal family from?

You can see how Ontal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ontal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ontal family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ontal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ontal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ontal 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 38 census records available for the last name Ontal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ontal 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ontal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ontal. For the veterans among your Ontal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ontal lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Ontal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ontal in 1976 was 62, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ontal 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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