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Onder Family History

Onder Surname Meaning

Slovak: from the personal name Ondrej, Slovak equivalent of Andrew (see Andreas).

Turkish (Önder): ornamental name or nickname (status name) from önder ‘leader’.

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


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Where is the Onder family from?

You can see how Onder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Onder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Onder families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Onder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Onder families in 1911.
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What did your Onder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Onder. 55% of Onder men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Onder women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Onder were Office Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Office Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Onder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onder 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Onder. 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 625 military records available for the last name Onder. For the veterans among your Onder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Onder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Onder in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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