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Ogarr Family History

Ogarr 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: Garr, Barr, Omar, Orr, Marr, Starr, Agard, Gaar, Gard, Garb

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Where is the Ogarr family from?

You can see how Ogarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Ogarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ogarr family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ogarr's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ogarr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ogarr 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 Ogarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Child Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ogarr. 100% of Ogarr women worked as a Child Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Child Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Ogarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogarr 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Ogarr. 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 76 military records available for the last name Ogarr. For the veterans among your Ogarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogarr lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ogarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ogarr in 1967 was 68, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ogarr 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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