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Onson Family History

Onson 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: Anson, Monson, Onion, Bonson, Donson, Olson, Jonson, Ronson, Wonson

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Where is the Onson family from?

You can see how Onson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Onson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Onson families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Onson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Onson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Onson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onson 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Onson. 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 95 military records available for the last name Onson. For the veterans among your Onson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Onson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Onson in 1968 was 57, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onson 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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