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Ognibene Family History

Ognibene Name Meaning

Italian: from the medieval personal name Ognibene an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘(may he have) all good’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tornabene, Bene, Del Bene, Daniele, Guidone, Oien, Irene, Nibbe

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Where is the Ognibene family from?

You can see how Ognibene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ognibene family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Ognibene families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ognibene's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ognibene families in 1920.
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What did your Ognibene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ognibene. 25% of Ognibene men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Ognibene women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ognibene were Tailor and Finisher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Tailor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    32%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Operator Machine
    13%
  • Finisher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ognibene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ognibene 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Ognibene. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 412 military records available for the last name Ognibene. For the veterans among your Ognibene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ognibene lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ognibene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ognibene in 1959 was 29, and 84 in 2004.

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