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Ona Family History

Ona Surname Meaning

Spanish (Oña): habitational name from a place called Oña in Burgos province very important in the Middle Ages.

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


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Where is the Ona family from?

You can see how Ona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Ona families living in British Columbia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ona's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ona families in 1911.
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What did your Ona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ona. 20% of Ona men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Ona 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

  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Fireman
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ona 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ona. 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 169 military records available for the last name Ona. For the veterans among your Ona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ona lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ona in 1968 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ona 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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