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Oniga Family History

Oniga 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: Onaga, Oliva, Monica, Niwa, Honig, Higa, Nida, Nigam, Osika, Veiga

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Where is the Oniga family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oniga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oniga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oniga. 100% of Oniga men worked as an Assembler. .

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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

  • Assembler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Oniga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oniga 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Oniga. 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 13 military records available for the last name Oniga. For the veterans among your Oniga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oniga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oniga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Oniga in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

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