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Onuschak Family History

Onuschak 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: Ruschak, Kaschak, Koschak, Yurchak, Maruschak, Rusak, Burcham, Dusch

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Where is the Onuschak family from?

You can see how Onuschak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onuschak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Onuschak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Onuschak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Onuschak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onuschak 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 Onuschak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onuschak. 43% of Onuschak men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Painter
    10%
  • House Painter
    10%

What Onuschak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Onuschak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onuschak 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 Onuschak. 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 86 military records available for the last name Onuschak. For the veterans among your Onuschak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onuschak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Onuschak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Onuschak in 1959 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onuschak 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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