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Oneail Family History

Oneail Name 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: Neal, Nail, Odneal, Neil, Nevil, Neall, O'neal, O'neall, O'neil

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Where is the Oneail family from?

You can see how Oneail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneail family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oneail families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Oneail families living in Mississippi. This was about 47% of all the recorded Oneail's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Oneail families in 1880.
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What did your Oneail ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oneail. 50% of Oneail men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Oneail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneail 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Oneail. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Oneail. For the veterans among your Oneail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oneail lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Oneail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oneail in 1976 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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