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Onwan Family History

Onwan 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: Onan, Conway, Osman, Organ, Swan, Oman, Orman, Wan, Olan, Unwin

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Where is the Onwan family from?

You can see how Onwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onwan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Onwan families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Onwan's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Onwan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Onwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onwan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Onwan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Onwan. For the veterans among your Onwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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