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Ondeck Family History

Ondeck 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: Deck, Osbeck, Honeck, Landeck, Onder, Gondek, Onderko, Dudeck, Beck

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Where is the Ondeck family from?

You can see how Ondeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ondeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ondeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Ondeck families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Ondeck's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ondeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ondeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ondeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ondeck. 58% of Ondeck 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Ondeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ondeck 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Ondeck. 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 100 military records available for the last name Ondeck. For the veterans among your Ondeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ondeck lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ondeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ondeck in 1961 was 63, and 77 in 2004.

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