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Onwin Family History

Onwin 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: Unwin, Lewin, Edwin, Olin, Owen, Irwin, Alwin, Sonkin, Angwin, Erwin

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Where is the Onwin family from?

You can see how Onwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onwin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Onwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Onwin families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Onwin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Onwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onwin 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 Onwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Onwin. 100% of Onwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Onwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onwin 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Onwin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Onwin. For the veterans among your Onwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onwin lifespan?

Average Onwin life expectancy in 1987 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onwin 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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