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Onyx Family History

Onyx 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: Knox, Nye, Ono, Ory, Nix, Oye, Tony, Konya, Ong, Ondo

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Where is the Onyx family from?

You can see how Onyx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onyx family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Onyx families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Onyx family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Onyx's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Onyx families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onyx 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 83 census records available for the last name Onyx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onyx 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Onyx. 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 53 military records available for the last name Onyx. For the veterans among your Onyx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onyx lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Onyx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Onyx in 1970 was 39, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onyx 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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