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Onsby Family History

Onsby 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: Osby, Mosby, Onley, Hornsby, Busby, Ormsby, Lusby, Ostby, Nasby

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Where is the Onsby family from?

You can see how Onsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onsby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Onsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Onsby family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Onsby's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Onsby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Onsby ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Onsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onsby 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Onsby. 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 37 military records available for the last name Onsby. For the veterans among your Onsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onsby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Onsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Onsby in 1964 was 68, and 59 in 2001.

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