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Ondrus Family History

Ondrus Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech (Ondruš): from a variant of the personal name Slovak Ondrej Czech Ondřej (see Andreas).

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


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Where is the Ondrus family from?

You can see how Ondrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ondrus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ondrus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ondrus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ondrus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ondrus families in 1911.
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What did your Ondrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ondrus. 54% of Ondrus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ondrus women worked as a Housework.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Ondrus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Ondrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ondrus 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Ondrus. 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 199 military records available for the last name Ondrus. For the veterans among your Ondrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ondrus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ondrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ondrus in 1963 was 69, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ondrus 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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