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Onago Family History

Onago 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, Gnagy, Donato, Ono, Nagi, Oneto, Monaco, Nagao, Nagy, Onate

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Where is the Onago family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onago 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 Onago ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onago. 100% of Onago 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Onago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onago 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Onago. 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 2 military records available for the last name Onago. For the veterans among your Onago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onago lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Onago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Onago in 1964 was 65, and 68 in 2000.

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