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Onuski Family History

Onuski 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: Onishi, Lonski, Oleski, Suski, Bruski, Pruski, Koski, Nurmi, Orsi

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Where is the Onuski family from?

You can see how Onuski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onuski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Onuski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Onuski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Onuski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onuski 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 40 census records available for the last name Onuski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onuski 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 Onuski. 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 Onuski. For the veterans among your Onuski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onuski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Onuski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Onuski in 1952 was 52, and 66 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onuski 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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