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Ogana Family History

Ogana Surname 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: Ogata, Ogawa, Ogan, Ocana, Rana, Dana, Gant, Organ, Gan, Oman

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Where is the Ogana family from?

You can see how Ogana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogana family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ogana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Ogana families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ogana's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ogana families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Ogana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogana 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ogana. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ogana. For the veterans among your Ogana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogana lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Ogana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ogana in 1978 was 65, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogana ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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