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Oneska Family History

Oneska 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: Nesta, Noska, Neske, Oleski, Niska, Olesky, Teska, Peska, Jeska

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Where is the Oneska family from?

You can see how Oneska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oneska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oneska families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Oneska family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oneska's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oneska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oneska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oneska ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Oneska ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Oneska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oneska 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Oneska. 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 8 military records available for the last name Oneska. For the veterans among your Oneska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oneska lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Oneska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oneska in 1970 was 51, and 21 in 1996.

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