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Oonk Family History

Oonk 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: Monk, Ronk, Conk, Vonk, Bonk, Fonk, Song, Rong, Tong, Kong

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Where is the Oonk family from?

You can see how Oonk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oonk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oonk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Oonk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oonk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oonk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oonk 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 Oonk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oonk. 100% of Oonk men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Oonk women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Oonk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Oonk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oonk 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Oonk. 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 97 military records available for the last name Oonk. For the veterans among your Oonk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oonk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oonk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oonk in 1963 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oonk 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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