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Onstott Family History

Onstott Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Onstad .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stoop, Spott, Slott, Nott, Stotz, Obst, Alstott, Anstett, Escott

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Where is the Onstott family from?

You can see how Onstott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onstott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Onstott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Onstott families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Onstott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Onstott families in 1911.
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What did your Onstott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Onstott. 32% of Onstott men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Onstott women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Onstott were Truck Driver and Telephone Operator. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Telephone Operator
    16%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 159 immigration records available for the last name Onstott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Onstott. For the veterans among your Onstott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onstott lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Onstott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Onstott in 1954 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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