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Ogara Family History

Ogara Surname Meaning

see O'Gara.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ogara family from?

You can see how Ogara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogara family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ogara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 36 Ogara families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ogara's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ogara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ogara ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ogara. 100% of Ogara women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ogara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogara 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ogara. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ogara. For the veterans among your Ogara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogara lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ogara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ogara in 1949 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogara 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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