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Ogarek Family History

Ogarek 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: Ogorek, Ozark, Starek, Szarek, Kosarek, Marek, Gares, Komarek, Zarek

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Where is the Ogarek family from?

You can see how Ogarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ogarek family living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Ogarek's in USA. Massachusetts and 4 other states had the highest population of Ogarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogarek 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 150 census records available for the last name Ogarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogarek 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Ogarek. 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 72 military records available for the last name Ogarek. For the veterans among your Ogarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogarek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ogarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ogarek in 1969 was 55, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogarek 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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