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Ogarden Family History

Ogarden 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: Garden, Harden, Carden, Garten, Garde, Marden, Warden, Arden, Gayden

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Where is the Ogarden family from?

You can see how Ogarden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogarden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ogarden family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ogarden's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Ogarden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogarden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ogarden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogarden 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ogarden. 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 Ogarden. For the veterans among your Ogarden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogarden lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Ogarden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ogarden in 1974 was 76, and 83 in 1987.

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