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Ogborne Family History

Ogborne Surname Meaning

From Ogbourne Saint Andrew, Ogbourne Saint George, and Ogbourne Maizey (Wilts), which are recorded as Ocheburne in 1086 and Occheburne in 113, the place-name derives from the Old English personal name Oca or Occa.

In Old English, the term burna means ‘spring’ or ‘stream’.

Thus, the name reflects the geographical and cultural history of the area.

The evolution of the name through the centuries highlights its origins and connections to local personal names.

Overall, it showcases the rich linguistic heritage found in this part of Wiltshire.

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


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Where is the Ogborne family from?

You can see how Ogborne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ogborne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ogborne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Ogborne families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Ogborne's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ogborne families in 1891.
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What did your Ogborne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ogborne. 43% of Ogborne men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Ogborne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ogborne were Market Gardener and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Small Holder
    29%
  • Market Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ogborne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ogborne 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Ogborne. 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 460 military records available for the last name Ogborne. For the veterans among your Ogborne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ogborne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ogborne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ogborne in 1963 was 53, and 83 in 2002.

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