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Oynes Family History

Oynes 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: Mynes, Hynes, Oines, Aynes, Joynes, Dynes, Goynes, Tynes, Rynes

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Where is the Oynes family from?

You can see how Oynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oynes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oynes families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Oynes family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oynes's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Oynes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Oynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oynes 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Oynes. 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 22 military records available for the last name Oynes. For the veterans among your Oynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oynes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Oynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oynes in 1973 was 80, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oynes 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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