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Onofray Family History

Onofray 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: Onofrey, Onofrio, Onofre, Noury, Nora, Okray, Norby, Fray, Onorato

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Where is the Onofray family from?

You can see how Onofray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onofray family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Onofray families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Onofray's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Onofray families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onofray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Onofray ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Onofray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onofray 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Onofray. 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 17 military records available for the last name Onofray. For the veterans among your Onofray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onofray lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Onofray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Onofray in 1964 was 60, and 89 in 2002.

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